Domžale needed a miraculous win in Zagreb Wednesday night if they were going to keep their Champion's League campaign alive. Well, they didn't quite make it. Dinamo easily took care of the Slovenian side, 3-2, and wins the two-legged series 6-2 on aggregate. Goals by captain Igor Bišćan (17'), former Hajduk star Mirko Hrgović (50') and Dino Drpić (83') were enough for the one … [Read more...] about DINAMO OFF TO FACE SHAKHTAR
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LUKA MODRIĆ: FIRST LOOK
By Leave a CommentNew Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Luka Modrić, made his debut with the club on Wednesday in a friendly vs. Leyton Orient. Tottenham won the game 5-1 and Modrić got off to a quick start with his new London club netting his first goal in the 52nd minute. The goal can be found in the video found on this Index.hr page. … [Read more...] about LUKA MODRIĆ: FIRST LOOK
HAJDUK AND SLAVEN MOVE ONWARD
By Leave a CommentIn anything but surprising news, both UEFA Cup teams from Croatia will move onto the next round. Hajduk smashed Birkirkara in Malta, 3-0, with goals by Ivan Strinić (4'), Mladen Bartolović (45') and Senijad Ibričić (90'). Slaven Belupo mirrored Hajduk's efforts with a 4-0 win vs. Marsaxlokk FC with goals by Mario Bilen (25'), Kristijan Čaval (72') and a double by Bojan Vručina … [Read more...] about HAJDUK AND SLAVEN MOVE ONWARD
DINAMO DOMINATE DOMŽALE
By Leave a CommentDinamo Zagreb and Domžale have a knack of meeting in the UEFA Champion's League 2nd qualifying round; and for the second straight year, Dinamo showed their superiority once again. Dinamo started off hot and only needed one half of soccer to get the away result they were looking for. Ivica Vrdoljak opened up the scoring with a goal in the 11th minute. Shortly after, … [Read more...] about DINAMO DOMINATE DOMŽALE
…AND THEY’RE OFF!!!
By Leave a CommentThe 2008-2009 Croatian Prva Liga season kicked off Sunday without a hitch. Newly promoted club, Croatia Sesvete, showed promise with a 1-1 draw versus NK Osijek in their first ever 1st League (Prva Liga) game. Sesvete will be playing their home games at Kamen Ingrad Stadium in Velika this season due to their usual stadium, Stadion SRC Sesvete, not meeting Croatian Prva Liga … [Read more...] about …AND THEY’RE OFF!!!
DINAMO CRUISES INTO NEXT ROUND
By 1 CommentFor the second consecutive season, Dinamo Zagreb will face off against Domžale (Slovenia) in the UEFA Champion's League 2nd qualifying round. Last year Dinamo easily dismissed the Slovenian champs 5-2 on aggregate. This year, they will of course be without phenom midfielder, Luka Modrić. Dinamo secured a spot in the 2nd qualifying round by holding Linfield to a 1-1 draw … [Read more...] about DINAMO CRUISES INTO NEXT ROUND
DINAMO FACE-OFF VS. LINFIELD AT MAKSIMIR
By Leave a CommentDinamo Zagreb play Linfield (Northern Ireland) today at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb in the return leg of their UEFA Champion's League 1st qualifying round affair. When the two teams clashed in Northern Ireland a week ago, Dinamo easily collected a 2-0 win with goals by Croatian international, Marijo Mandžukić, and Dino Drpić. Dinamo will qualify for the next round as long … [Read more...] about DINAMO FACE-OFF VS. LINFIELD AT MAKSIMIR
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO…
By 6 CommentsThe 2008-09 season is almost upon us and should be a great one for all our Croatian internationals; especially the ones that have recently found new homes. Soon-to-be Croatian squad member, Dario Cvitanić, will be playing for Ajax (Netherlands) after 5 successful seasons at Banfield (Argentina). Superstar midfielder, Luka Modrić, will have plenty of critics to answer to … [Read more...] about WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO…
RUKAVINA HEADING SOUTH
By 2 CommentsAnte Rukavina will not be playing for Hajduk Split this season. The 22-year old striker has been sold to Greek club, Panathinaikos FC, for a reported 2.8 million euros. Rukavina scored 10 goals in 28 games for Hajduk since 2007. He was the alleged savior for the club but it looks like the pressure got to him. We all know that Hajduk has been falling in stature in the last few … [Read more...] about RUKAVINA HEADING SOUTH
