Dinamo 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
NK Istra 1961
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
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 Week 36: Relegation, Promotion, and More! Final Week of HNL
By 69 CommentsDinamo Zagreb have become the first team in Croatia’s Prva Liga to remain undefeated through the entire season with their final win coming on Saturday against Rijeka. Two goals by Marko Pjaca and one goal for both Jeremy Taravel and Soudani brought the game to its 4-0 final score, giving Dinamo 88 points on the season and topping the league with ease. Dinamo ended … [Read more...] about HNL Week 36: Relegation, Promotion, and More! Final Week of HNL
HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
By 93 CommentsThe fight is over -- though it was about as close and predictable as Mayweather-Pacquiao turned out to be -- for the top of the table as Dinamo Zagreb win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Croatian First League title. Only one day before Chesea FC were crowned kings of the English Premier League, Dinamo entered Split to face RNK Split at Park Mladeži and showed no mercy … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
HNL Update: Weeks 30 and 31
By 3 CommentsA busy week in the HNL has lead to little changes in the standings, but nonetheless provided spectators with several entertaining matches. Dinamo Zagreb faced NK Zadar at Stadium Stanovi last weekend and had to fight hard for a 1-0 victory away from home. Zadar is desperate in their efforts to stay in the Prva Liga, but Dinamo's Marko Pjaca dashed their hopes of … [Read more...] about HNL Update: Weeks 30 and 31
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
By 12 CommentsDinamo Zagreb may have been disappointed with the 0-0 draw to Slaven Belupo in front of over 2,000 fans in Koprivnica on Sunday, but the Pharmacists and fans were surely pleased with the result. Both teams opened the match quickly, but both goalkeepers were there to make the saves for both teams. Dominik Picak is particularly to blame for the scoreless match after … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 26
By 3 CommentsDinamo Zagreb took care of business with a routine 4-1 win against Istra 1961 in front of 1,742 fans at Maksimir on Saturday. Paulo Machado added to his wundergol count this season with a free kick from 20 yards out in the 11th minute to make the score 1-1. Machado’s last goal was the late-game equalizer against Hajduk last week, but this goal was just as … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 26
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 25 – Dinamo Draws Hajduk, Vugrinec Doubles for Slaven
By 14 CommentsDinamo Zagreb miraculously held on to their undefeated season after scoring a last-second goal against Hajduk Split at Poljud on Saturday. Hajduk took the lead in the in 73rd minute with a goal from Andrija Balić. The 17-year-old Balić has been impressive since joining the ranks of Hajduk. The young midfielder has seen the pitch eight times now, scoring three … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 25 – Dinamo Draws Hajduk, Vugrinec Doubles for Slaven