Dinamo Zagreb remain on top of the table after a convincing home win over NK Osijek. The Modri pulled off a 4-1 win at Maksimir on a rain-soaked pitch that has been described to be in “water polo condition” that kept the fans at home. A reported 477 fans attended the match, but surely that number included the players on the field, coaching staff, and stadium … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11
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HNL Week 10 – Goalless draws; Ante Čaćić Takes Over Vatreni
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Ten teams, five matches, one goal. Only one goal was scored this weekend, the fewest ever scored in a match week in HNL history. The lone goal was ruled an own goal by RNK Split’s Branko Vrgoć during their 1-0 loss to NK Lokomotiva. Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split played to a scoreless draw at Poljud on Saturday, but all eyes were on referee Bruno Marić after … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10 – Goalless draws; Ante Čaćić Takes Over Vatreni
HNL Week Nine
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Dinamo Zagreb remain on top of the HNL after their big 4-0 victory over NK Lokomotiva at Kranjčevićeva. Although the Modri played a flawless match, the real spectacle was in the stands. Several hundred members of the BBB made their way to Kranjčevićeva and lit the night up with a pyro show that ended up being tossed on to the field. The match was … [Read more...] about HNL Week Nine
HNL Week 7
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NK Istra 1961 and Dinamo Zagreb put on what was one of the most entertaining matches the HNL has seen in recent times. 4,000 people enjoyed the spectacle at Aldo Drosina as Istra and Dinamo played to a 1-1 draw that kept fans on the edge of their seat. Vanja Iveša will become a household name throughout Pula - that is if he already isn’t one - as the 38-year-old … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7
HNL Week 6 – Inter’s First Win
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Dinamo Zagreb as re established itself on top of the table after beating RNK Split 3-0 on Saturday at Maksimir. Until yesterday, Split reigned as the league leader but suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Modri. Split had a scoring chance early in the match and forced Eduardo to make a big save in the fifth minute to keep the match … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6 – Inter’s First Win
HNL Week 5: RNK Split On Top
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The marquee match this weekend ended in a 0-0 draw when Dinamo Zagreb faced HNK Rijeka at Maksimir Stadium. Dinamo dominated in all aspects of the match with the exception of the score, despite the lack of Angelo Henruquez or Eduardo. The match fell short of expectations and saw little to no offense from Rijeka who seemed content from the first minute to end the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: RNK Split On Top
Dinamo’s Champions League Fate Secured
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Fans of Dinamo Zagreb were hoping for a more attractive opponent to face before entering the Champions League group stage, but the Modri will face Albanian champions KS Skenderbeu Korce in the playoff round. Other potential opponents included Serbia's FK Partizan, Israel's Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Sweden's Malmo FF, and Kazakhstan's Astana. Dinamo avoided drawing … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s Champions League Fate Secured
HNL Week 4 – Dinamo Back on Top
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Dinamo Zagreb found their second win this weekend after defeating NK Zagreb 2-0 at Kranjčevićeva. NK Zagreb is still without a win and sit in last place with two losses and two draws. The match started with Dinamo controlling the pace and creating early chances on goal via Junior Fernandes and Ante Čorić, but both players were denied goals by the young Dominik … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4 – Dinamo Back on Top
Hajduk is Lone Croatian Club to Advance in Europa League
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Hajduk Split were able to bounce back after a tough loss to Slovenian club, FC Kopar yesterday at Poljud, beating them 4-1, winning the tie overall with a 6-4 aggregate score. Tomislav Kis wasted no time after the start of the match, and scored the opening goal in the second minute. Newcomer, Jefferson de Jesus Santos, a native of Brazil, scored his first goal as … [Read more...] about Hajduk is Lone Croatian Club to Advance in Europa League
