After Franck Ribery's equalizing goal in the second half of the UEFA Super Cup on Friday against Chelsea, he ran over to the Bayern Munich bench to celebrate as usual. But instead of high fives and hugs, Ribery received a two-handed choke from manager Pep Guardiola. It was all in good fun as Pep had a smile on his face, but still funny nonetheless. We all knew it would be a fun … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Rijeka’s goal-gasm, Pep’s chokehold
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Dinamo draw PSV, Rijeka get Lyon and Betis
By 34 CommentsAfter being dumped out of the Champions League playoff round by Austria Wien, Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb have been paired with PSV Eindhoven, Chornomorets and Ludogorets in the Europa League group stage. It's a favorable draw for Dinamo as they avoid a top European club such as Tottenham or Valencia, while having winnable games vs. Ukrainian club Chornomorets and … [Read more...] about Dinamo draw PSV, Rijeka get Lyon and Betis
Rijeka Advance, Hajduk Falls
By 146 CommentsThe two remaining Croatian clubs in UEFA Europa league played the return leg today, both at opposing stadiums. The outcomes of the clubs were a little different: Hajduk Split was defeated for the second time in a row by the Georgian club, Dila, who beat Hajduk 1-0 for the second time in the tournament, leaving a 2-0 aggregate final. Hajduk is knocked out of the tournament … [Read more...] about Rijeka Advance, Hajduk Falls
Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
By 28 CommentsNK Rijeka remain hot, winning their Europa League third qualifying first leg match against Zilina 2-1 Thursday night from Kantrida. Former Hajduk player, Anas Sharbini, got Rijeka on the board early, scoring in just the third minute of play against the Slovakian club. After poor defense from Zilina, Sharbini took the ball on the left side of the box and sent a curled shot just … [Read more...] about Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
HNL Week 3
By 106 CommentsResults for July 26-29, 2013 RIJEKA 0-0 DINAMO ZAGREB For a fourth straight match, Dinamo Zagreb will leave Kantrida without a victory. The 8-time consecutive champions of the Croatian Prva Liga had to chop the points in a scoreless draw in Rijeka going into their Champions League third qualifying match against Sheriff Tiraspol on Tuesday, July 30th. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3
Hajduk, Rijeka through, Loko fall short
By 160 CommentsMijo Caktaš' 60th minute goal Thursday night was good enough for a 1-1 draw against Turnovo in Macedonia, earning Hajduk Split a spot in the third qualifying round with a 3-2 aggregate score. Caktaš dribbled the ball through multiple Turnovo players and fired from 10 yards out for the opening goal. Hajduk would concede late to make the game interesting in the waning minutes … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Rijeka through, Loko fall short
HNL Week 2
By 47 CommentsResults for July 19-22, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 0 NK ZADAR Dinamo Zagreb followed up their 5-0 Champions League qualifying win versus Fola Tuesday with another dominant performance in the Prva Liga Friday night against Zadar. However, just like the Fola match, the Croatian champions got off to a slow start, finishing the first half without a goal. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
Croatia Comes Out Victorious
By 270 CommentsThey can blame the pitch. They can blame the empty stadium. Hell, they can even blame the ravers that partied on Poljud's ground a week ago. But in the end, Hajduk dodged a huge bullet Thursday night in Split, skimming by a lesser talented Turnovo side in a 2-1 win. After an opening day Prva Liga win against Zadar on the weekend, Hajduk looked awful after Marko Bencum's … [Read more...] about Croatia Comes Out Victorious
2nd qualifying round fixtures set
By 66 CommentsWe already knew who Dinamo Zagreb was going to face in the Champions League second qualifying round; being given a dream draw against Luxembourg champions CS Fola Esch. But Croatia's other three teams discovered their Europa League roads on Thursday. Croatian Cup winners Hajduk Split will face Macedonian side FK Turnovo to open up their Europa League season. … [Read more...] about 2nd qualifying round fixtures set