Dinamo Zagreb took care of business in front of 1,200 fans with a routine win against NK Zagreb at Maksimir. Angelo Henriquez scored a double on the day that gave the Modri the 2-0 win that earned them the three points to add to their uncatchable lead on the table. Marko Pjaca seemed to get the scoring going early on in the match but was ruled … [Read more...] about MaxTv Prva Liga Week 24
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Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
By 18 CommentsThe Croatian Cup quarter finals are nearly wrapped up after some mid-week action on Tuesday and Wednesday for the return legs featuring the remaining eight teams. Dinamo easily took care of Istra on Tuesday with a score of 3-0 to take the cup tie aggregate score to 4-0 after a 1-0 victory in Pula on Feb 2. Tuesday’s game came as a struggle for Istra after … [Read more...] about Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 23
By 64 CommentsDinamo Zagreb has extended their impressive unbeaten run at home to 76 consecutive matches with their 2-0 win over RNK Split on Saturday. Split has also been known to be a tough team at their own home, but Dinamo reigns supreme, having lasted nearly six times longer. Angelo Henriquez scored his 12th goal with Dinamo in the 17th minute from the penalty spot after … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 23
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 22
By 38 CommentsDinamo met with a stubborn Osijek team on Sunday in front of 4,000 fans at Gradski Vrt and came out with a 1-1 draw. Osijek is coming off a huge win against Split last week and was still feeding off the high momentum they gained. After Domagoj Pavačić scored the opening goal of the game in the 26th minute when he beat Zvonimir Mikulić with a one on one, Osijek … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 22
Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
By 38 CommentsIn the past 60 matches between Hajduk Split and Rijeka, Hajduk has won 27 times while 17 have ended in a draw. Hajduk has historically been among the cream-of-the-crop in not only the HNL, but in the Yugo first league as well, consistently winning titles over the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Crvena Zvezda, and Partizan. But in recent days, Hajduk’s dominance has … [Read more...] about Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
HNL Week 21 – 104 Years of Hajduk, Osijek Wows with Goals *Updated Videos*
By 6 CommentsHajduk Split celebrated its 104th birthday by playing to a close match with Slaven Belupo on Sunday at Poljud, but escaped with three points at home. It was a near-instant start for the birthday boys thanks to an eighth-minute goal by Sandro Gotal. Hajduk has been going through some big changes in the recent days, first losing their tenured coach, Igor Tudor, and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 21 – 104 Years of Hajduk, Osijek Wows with Goals *Updated Videos*
It’s Back! HNL Week 20
By 10 CommentsThe moment we have all been waiting for has come. Croatia's top football league has finally started back up and is kicked off Friday afternoon with a match between RNK Split and Istra 1961 in Split which finished in a 2-2 draw. Split started the match off with a prime opportunity to snatch an early lead when Sokol Cikalleshi stepped up to take a penalty shot from the … [Read more...] about It’s Back! HNL Week 20
HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
By 12 CommentsThe match between Dinamo and Rijkea was supposed to be one of the marquee matches of the season, but what came as a surprise to some, Dinamo dominated the match over the second-place team and came out as winners with a score of 3-0. Rijeka has been playing some of their best football to date and were eager to challenge the Croatian champions in Zagreb, but failed to make … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
Dinamo Crash and Burn, Rijeka Shine *Video*
By 15 CommentsAnother match, another disappointment for Dinamo Zagreb on the European stage. It is becoming more and more clear that Dinamo will not be advancing from the group stages this season after their 1-0 defeat to Romania’s Astra FC, a team they beat 5-1 at Maksimir in September. Dinamo was not without their chances, but Soudani, Angelo Henriquez, and Wilson Eduardo were all … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crash and Burn, Rijeka Shine *Video*