Another addition of the Gradski Derbi is in the books after Dinamo finished off the match week with a 3-1 victory over NK Lokomotiva at Maksimir on Sunday. Over 1,000 fans embraced the chilly 40-degree weather to catch an entertaining match between the two Zagreb locals. Marko Rog has been playing with exceptional ability lately and started the match off with an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18
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HNL Week 16: The Poets find Victory
By 1 CommentDinamo Zagreb broke their short losing streak on Sunday with a late game-winning goal from Junior Fernandes. Fernandes struck in the 82nd minute to give Dinamo the 1-0 lead that took them their first victory in three weeks. The 20-year-old Ivica Ivušić made his HNL debut with Istra in the match, getting the start in goal over veteran Vanja Ivešić. Ivusic faced … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: The Poets find Victory
HNL Week 12 – Inter Zaprešić Impress, Igor Pamić Sacked
By 94 CommentsNK Inter Zaprešić stunned Dinamo Zagreb with an impressive result on Friday. The two teams drew 2-2, but Dinamo was forced to come back from being two goals down in the first half. Inter struck early in the game with a long-range brace in the sixth minute scored by Dejan Čabraja. Ilja Nestrovski was once again in the spotlight of Zaprešić with his 39th … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12 – Inter Zaprešić Impress, Igor Pamić Sacked
HNL Week 11
By 8 CommentsDinamo 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
HNL Week 10 – Goalless draws; Ante Čaćić Takes Over Vatreni
By 77 CommentsTen 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
By 60 CommentsDinamo 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
By 15 CommentsNK 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
By 168 CommentsDinamo 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
By 2 CommentsThe 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