Photo: Shakhtar Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna gave his side an early 1-0 lead in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie versus Borussia Dortmund Wednesday night with a 31st minute free kick goal from 24 yards out. "That free kick has been made to count by Dario Srna who curls it up and over the wall and beats the flat footed Weidenfeller for pace." … [Read more...] about Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
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Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
By 23 CommentsPhoto: theTimes.co.uk Darijo Srna and Shakhtar Donetsk are through to the Champions League knockout round; but at what cost? With Danish champions Nordsjaelland up 1-0 in the 26th minute, play was whistled down due to an injury at midfield. Common fair play protocol calls for the team defending at the time of the foul to kick the ball back to the opposing club's goalie … [Read more...] about Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
By 22 CommentsIt took until November, but Shakhtar have finally lost their first competitive match of the season; to reigning Champions League holders Chelsea FC at the death. Captain Darijo Srna led his undefeated Ukrainian champions into Stamford Bridge Wednesday night knowing that another victory against Chelsea would put them into the knockout stages of Europe's elite club competition. … [Read more...] about Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
Srna’s Shakhtar remain hot
By 8 CommentsPhoto: Reuters Is this team for real? Shakhtar Donetsk have already won the Ukrainian Super Cup this season, kicked hated rivals Dynamo Kiev out of the Ukrainian Cup and have won their first 12 matches of the domestic season; scoring an astounding 38 goals while only conceding six. Some may say this is anything but impressive in a water-downed Ukrainian Premier … [Read more...] about Srna’s Shakhtar remain hot
Srna Starts Season with Silverware
By 16 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar.com Darijo Srna captained his Shakhtar Donetsk team to a 2-0 win over city rivals Metalurg Tuesday night in the Ukrainian SuperCup. Srna played all 90 minutes while Eduardo watched from the bench as an unused sub. But what can we expect from these two Croatians in the upcoming campaign? The 30 year-old Srna can only hope for a kind Champions League draw on … [Read more...] about Srna Starts Season with Silverware
Srna Gearing Up For Euro
By 61 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar.com Darijo Srna scored an impressive free kick in garbage time Monday night as his Shakhtar Donetsk club cruised by Zorya 5-1 to keep up with Dynamo Kiev atop the Ukrainian table. Srna stepped up to to the dead ball from, 29 yards out, and curled it over the wall and into the net without much effort from the Zorya keeper. This is the right time for Srna … [Read more...] about Srna Gearing Up For Euro
SRNA ‘WUNDER VOLLEY’ HELPS SHAKHTAR GO TOPS
By 13 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar Srna (center) celebrates wunder-volley goal against Arsenal Kyiv With all eyes on the Euro 2012 draw Friday night, Darijo Srna and Eduardo still had to clock-in as Shakhtar Donetsk hosted Arsenal Kyiv from the Donbass Arena; one of the venues for next summer's European Championships. Srna received the start and played the full 90 minutes, scoring the … [Read more...] about SRNA ‘WUNDER VOLLEY’ HELPS SHAKHTAR GO TOPS
SRNA TIES THE KNOT
By 20 CommentsDarijo Srna and longtime girlfriend, Mirela Forić, who is pregnant, married on the terrace of the $10,000 per night Villa Agava in Dubrovnik on Sunday, May 16, 2010. 50 guests attended the wedding on the terrace with a reception at the next door, five star, Excelsior Hotel. The couple stressed about rain and had to move the wedding reception indoors instead of the Excelsior … [Read more...] about SRNA TIES THE KNOT
CONFIRMED: KNEŽEVIĆ HEADING TO JUVENTUS
By 4 CommentsItalian Serie A giant, Juventus, have confirmed the signing of Dario Knežević from Livorno. The team announced the news Monday and are happy they signed the 26 year old Croatian who almost landed with city rivals, Torino. Knežević injured his knee in the last group match versus Poland in Euro 2008. Although this ended his Euro campaign, the injury was anything but … [Read more...] about CONFIRMED: KNEŽEVIĆ HEADING TO JUVENTUS