2016 has started out much like 2015 ended: With Dinamo on top. Dinamo is continuing its six-game winning streak with another victory on Sunday against Zagreb on a nearly unplayable pitch at Kranjčevićeva. The abysmal field conditions only set an even better stage for the controversy that was to come midway through the second half. Zagreb started the match … [Read more...] about HNL Returns – Week 22
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HNL Week 20
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Not much was to be seen on Sunday’s match between Dinamo Zagreb and NK Osijek in the Garden City, but Dinamo did managed to score a single goal to defeat their opponents 1-0. But still, not much to see – literally. Dense fog crept over the stadium in Osijek during the second half, leaving zero visibility for fans in the stands or fans watching at … [Read more...] about HNL Week 20
HNL Week 4 – Dinamo Back on Top
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Dinamo Zagreb found their second win this weekend after defeating NK Zagreb 2-0 at Kranjčevićeva. NK Zagreb is still without a win and sit in last place with two losses and two draws. The match started with Dinamo controlling the pace and creating early chances on goal via Junior Fernandes and Ante Čorić, but both players were denied goals by the young Dominik … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4 – Dinamo Back on Top
HNL Week 3 – Armin Hodžić Wonder Goal, Dinamo Gets First Win
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Dinamo 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
Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
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Dinamo Zagreb redeemed themselves yesterday after the embarrassing 1-1 draw to Fola Esch on home soil last week. The Modri rolled into Luxembourg on Wednesday, this time with a coach released from prison who could lead them to victory. Marko Pjaca scored a double to put Dinamo up 2-0 by the end of the first half, and Marko Rog scored his debut goal to finish the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
HNL Week Two: Osijek on Top
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NK Osijek fought off Dinamo for an important draw that kept Osijek at the top of the table. An attendance of 5,000 saw Tomislav Radotić score in the 11th minute for Osijek, but the lead was short lived thanks for a 15th minute goal from Soudani. The two goals came only minutes apart, but were the only goals scored in Osijek this weekend. The teams split the … [Read more...] about HNL Week Two: Osijek on Top
HNL Returns: Highlights, Stories, and Europa League Updates
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The HNL has made its triumphant return this weekend, and started out with the latest installment of the Eternal Derby. Dinamo Zagreb took on Hajduk Split at Maksimir Stadium Sunday and played to a close 1-1 draw. But on Sunday, the match was not at the forefront of thought; Sunday was a day for celebration for not just fans of Dinamo, but for fans of soccer in … [Read more...] about HNL Returns: Highlights, Stories, and Europa League Updates
Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
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Dinamo Zagreb is the team joining Split in the Cup finals after defeating HNK Rijeka on an aggregate score of 2-1. Today's match between the two teams at Kantrida ended in a scoreless draw, but Dinamo came out the winner as they won 2-1 at Maksimir in the first leg. Rijeka will certainly feel slightly cheated though after what looked to be a good goal was ruled … [Read more...] about Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
“This is the Hardest Decision in my Life”
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There comes a time in every young man’s life to grow up and leave the comforts of home to make something of his life; to be pushed out of the nest and learn to fly. Some players in their early 20’s out grow the space they play in in Croatia. The HNL has done its duty; groomed them as professionals, paid them (sometimes), gave them a sense of competitiveness, but the … [Read more...] about “This is the Hardest Decision in my Life”
