Dinamo 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
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Dinamo on Losing Streak While Rijeka are on Top
By 11 CommentsDinamo Zagreb suffered their first consecutive loss since September of 2008. After a late game-winning goal from Anas Sharbini last week ended Dinamo’s 50-game unbeaten streak that has lasted since May 10, 2014, RNK Split beat the Croatian giants with a score of 1-0 on Friday in Split. Peter Franjić was the hero who took Dinamo down and left them in third place, … [Read more...] about Dinamo on Losing Streak While Rijeka are on Top
HNL Week 13
By 110 CommentsGabrijel Boban shocked Dinamo Zagreb on Friday evening when he scored the opening goal of the match in the first 17 seconds. Zagreb showed no fear against the mighty Dinamo and it paid off at first. Through their wide open play, they created several chances - chances that maybe should have been finished off with a goal. But their open play also gave Dinamo the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13
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 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 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