What exactly is at stake for Croatia Friday night in Zagreb? National Pride? A step closer to the 2014 World Cup? A possible top seed in Brazil? The correct answer: All of the above. There is no mistaking the history between Croatia and Serbia. And without getting into the political aspects of the relationship, when it comes to sports, both nations bring the … [Read more...] about What’s at stake?
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Another cold winter for Dinamo
By 105 CommentsThe Champions League/Europa League knockout round draw will be held Thursday, December 20th, and for another year running, Croatia's best hope, Dinamo Zagreb, will not take part. After the worst Champions League campaign in history during their 2011 run, Dinamo lost all six games and finished with a -19 goal differential. However, they made it back to the promised land again in … [Read more...] about Another cold winter for Dinamo
Dinamo’s Miracle On Ice
By 124 CommentsPhoto: UEFA By the grace of God, or maybe Mamic’s wallet and a little help from a blizzard, GNK Dinamo Zagreb earned their first point in 12 UEFA Champion League matches after a late game-tying penalty by Ivan Krstanović. The match was postponed at the ninth minute due to horrendous conditions caused by heavy snow fall. The officials sent the players in the locker rooms … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s Miracle On Ice
Dinamo takes on Hajduk at Maksimir
By 84 CommentsThe Vječni derbi (Eternal Derby) is back! Dinamo Zagreb vs. Hajduk Split. But when the two sides meet this Saturday at Maksimir (12PM ET), it'll be under a different set of rules. Dinamo Zagreb, who have won the last seven HNL championships, haven't really made it much of a rivalry the past decade, rather more of an annihilation. Dinamo has clearly been the better club, … [Read more...] about Dinamo takes on Hajduk at Maksimir
Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
By 230 CommentsPhoto: Net.hr STARTING XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Perišić, Vukojević, Modrić, Rakitić - Eduardo, Mandžukić The cardiac Croatians were at it again Friday night in Zagreb. After a hot start against Macedonia which nearly saw a goal from Eduardo in the opening minute, Croatia had little to show for the next hour in their … [Read more...] about Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
Champions League Draw, Badelj makes Hamburg switch
By 34 CommentsThe Champions League group stage draw will begin Thursday, August 30th at 11:45AM (ET). It is then we will find out who Dinamo Zagreb and company will play over the next three months during six matches. Last year, the Croatian champions were given a difficult road as they had to face Real Madrid, Lyon and Ajax. Dinamo lost every match and scored only three goals while conceding … [Read more...] about Champions League Draw, Badelj makes Hamburg switch
Dinamo Zagreb one step away
By 58 CommentsPhoto: UEFA Dinamo Zagreb are Croatia's lone representatives in European competition this campaign and will try to clinch their second straight Champions League berth when they take on Slovenian champions NK Maribor Wednesday night (2:45PM ET kickoff) from Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb in the playoff round. The return leg will be played in Slovenia next Tuesday. What is … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb one step away
Miracle at Maksimir
By 49 CommentsPhoto: Damir Krajac/Cropix Written by Colin O' Haravić Today marked redemption for Domagoj Vida and Dinamo Zagreb. After a blundering mistake by the 23 year-old defender in the first leg in Bulgaria that quite nearly cost them the game, Domagoj Vida scored the game winner for the modri in the 98th minute, sending them into the next qualifying round. “We fought … [Read more...] about Miracle at Maksimir
Vatreni Get New Threads For Sweden Friendly
By 77 CommentsPhoto: Facebook/NikeHrvatska Croatia open up their 2012 campaign Wednesday night in Zagreb against Sweden in a friendly. It will be the first of three friendlies for the Vatreni as they prepare for Euro 2012 in June, where they will meet Ireland, Italy and Spain in group play. However, don't expect much from this match. With most players in the final run of their … [Read more...] about Vatreni Get New Threads For Sweden Friendly