People have been wondering where Marko Pjaca has gone lately. Well, to answer that question, he’s gone nowhere but the back of the net. After his spectacular goal last weekend, Pjaca one-upped himself on Wednesday with a graceful display of footwork to score the only goal in the match against Istra. Dinamo came out with a 1-0 win after Pjaca’s impressive … [Read more...] about Midweek action: HNL Week 25
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HNL Week 23: Dinamo Downs Rijeka, Hajduk Loses to Lokosi
By 29 CommentsDinamo Zagreb has secured a five-point lead at the top of the table after defeating Rijeka at Maksimir 3-0 on Sunday. The two sides contested for the top spot over the weekend, but Rijeka was unable to match the performance put on by Dinamo and suffered their first defeat of the season. Rijeka was the last club to remain undefeated until Sunday. With barely 40 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Dinamo Downs Rijeka, Hajduk Loses to Lokosi
HNL Returns – Week 22
By 51 Comments2016 has started out much like 2015 ended: With Dinamo on top. Dinamo is continuing its six-game winning streak with another victory on Sunday against Zagreb on a nearly unplayable pitch at Kranjčevićeva. The abysmal field conditions only set an even better stage for the controversy that was to come midway through the second half. Zagreb started the match … [Read more...] about HNL Returns – Week 22
HNL Week 20
By Leave a CommentNot much was to be seen on Sunday’s match between Dinamo Zagreb and NK Osijek in the Garden City, but Dinamo did managed to score a single goal to defeat their opponents 1-0. But still, not much to see – literally. Dense fog crept over the stadium in Osijek during the second half, leaving zero visibility for fans in the stands or fans watching at … [Read more...] about HNL Week 20
HNL Week 3 – Armin Hodžić Wonder Goal, Dinamo Gets First Win
By 121 CommentsDinamo fought for their first win of the season with a big 5-1 victory over NK Inter Zaprešić. Inter also experienced their first loss in the Prva Liga after two previous draws as the newcomers in the top flight of Croatian football. Dinamo’s shining star of the weekend was 21-year-old Bosnian, Armin Hodžić who scored a hat trick on Saturday as well as what will … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3 – Armin Hodžić Wonder Goal, Dinamo Gets First Win
HNL Returns: Highlights, Stories, and Europa League Updates
By 14 CommentsThe HNL has made its triumphant return this weekend, and started out with the latest installment of the Eternal Derby. Dinamo Zagreb took on Hajduk Split at Maksimir Stadium Sunday and played to a close 1-1 draw. But on Sunday, the match was not at the forefront of thought; Sunday was a day for celebration for not just fans of Dinamo, but for fans of soccer in … [Read more...] about HNL Returns: Highlights, Stories, and Europa League Updates
Dinamo, Rijeka advance while Hajduk and Split Fall in Close Matches
By 64 CommentsThe HNL is sending two teams to the group stages of the Europa League this season after HNK Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb both advance from the playoff round. Hajduk Split and RNK Split were both eliminated today after two very close matches to tough teams. Hajduk drew 0-0 to Ukraine's Dnipro after falling 2-1 last week in the first leg while RNK lost 1-0 to … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Rijeka advance while Hajduk and Split Fall in Close Matches
Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
By 34 CommentsAll three of Croatia's club teams came out with a positive result in today's first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Dinamo Zagreb earned an away win in Romania today thanks to two goals from Duje Cop and a stoppage-time goalazo from Paulo Machado. The Portuguese international took a free kick from 20 yards out and curled it in the near post for Dinamo's third … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs for 3 for 3 on Thursday’s Playoffs – Hope Remains for All
MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
By 54 CommentsResults for April 25 - May 4, 2014 The relegation battle is in full force in the final weeks of the Prva Liga. Dinamo has the title wrapped up, and Rijeka and Hajduk have sealed up the final European competition spots and will be on their way to the Europa League next season, but the remaining action is taking place at the bottom of the table. Only six points separate … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown