Dinamo Zagreb played to an evenly-matched 1-1 draw against Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg Wednesday night. With Red Bull scoring first only seconds before the halftime whistle, Dinamo had to muster an all important away goal before returning to Zagreb. In the 63', Mario Mandžukić capitalized on a Red Bull defensive error to make the game 1-1. Dinamo put a long ball … [Read more...] about DINAMO MANAGES DRAW IN SALZBURG
Archives for July 2009
DINAMO-RED BULL PREVIEW
By 25 CommentsDinamo Zagreb are set to take on Red Bull Salzburg in less than 13 hours in their Champions League third qualifying round encounter. With Salzburg only 200 miles away from Zagreb, one thousand Dinamo supporters have already made the trip for the big game with more on the way. Will the BBB play nice in Austria or will it be a repeat of the friendly a few weeks ago? Dinamo … [Read more...] about DINAMO-RED BULL PREVIEW
EDUARDO DOUBLES IN PRE-SEASON DEBUT
By 22 CommentsCroatia's 'adopted son' looks to be running on all cylinders to start off his 2009-10 campaign. Eduardo managed to score two very nice placed goals in Arsenal's 5-0 friendly win over Hungarian club Szombathelyi Haladás. Eduardo played 63 minutes and reports claimed that he looked extremely fit before being subbed out. So far so good. The only thing I now fear for Dudu is if … [Read more...] about EDUARDO DOUBLES IN PRE-SEASON DEBUT
WELCOME TO LIGA 16
By 5 CommentsThe one year experiment of the HNS to expand the Croatian league by four teams is now underway. In it's first week, Dinamo Zagreb showed us why they will undoubtedly be the best club in Croatia this season while Hajduk Split struggled to even earn one point against NK Osijek. Dinamo should win the league this year by a 12 point margin. Here are the 1st Round results for … [Read more...] about WELCOME TO LIGA 16
KALINIĆ DEAL WITH PORTSMOUTH FALLS THROUGH
By 43 CommentsNikola Kalinić will not be a member of Portsmouth FC this upcoming season. After traveling to England for a physical, Portsmouth cut ties with the Croatian striker and will not sign Kalinić. Does this have anything to do with Portsmouth pursuing Egyptian striker Amr Zaki? Kalinić and his manager Tomislav Erceg are now in contact with Portuguese champions FC Porto. … [Read more...] about KALINIĆ DEAL WITH PORTSMOUTH FALLS THROUGH
DUGOPOLJE CHRISTENS NEW STADIUM
By 19 CommentsThird division Croatian soccer club, Dugopolje, opened up their brand new stadium in a friendly against neighbors Hajduk Split Thursday night. The 5,200 seat stadium is part of a larger complex which also includes tennis courts and what looks to be an Olympic size swimming pool. This is fantastic news that Croatia is building new stadiums and sports complexes in its … [Read more...] about DUGOPOLJE CHRISTENS NEW STADIUM
PORTSMOUTH AND KALINIĆ TO TALK
By 17 CommentsReports around Europe are swirling that Hajduk's Nikola Kalinić will be the newest striker for Premier League club Portsmouth. The two sides are set to meet Friday to discuss terms. Rumors in Croatia have a proposed transfer for Kalinić at €8 million. We'll know tomorrow for sure. Kalinić and Kranjčar together at Fratton Prak. I'll like it only if Kalinić can prove his … [Read more...] about PORTSMOUTH AND KALINIĆ TO TALK
SLAVEN BELUPO, RIJEKA THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND
By 2 CommentsRIJEKA CELEBRATE THEIR VICTORY OVER DIFFERDANGE Slaven Belupo and NK Rijeka will join Hajduk Split in the Europa League third qualifying round. Rijeka avenged a 1-0 first leg loss to Luxembourg club Differdange with an easy 3-0 win at the Kantrida Stadium Thursday night. Rijkea got goals from Tarik Cerić(20'), Anas Sharbini(24') and Ahmad Sharbini(64'). Although … [Read more...] about SLAVEN BELUPO, RIJEKA THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND
DINAMO DEFEATS PYUNIK 3-0
By 32 CommentsDinamo Zagreb did what they had to do. It wasn't pretty but they managed to move onto the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round after beating Armenian champions Pyunik 3-0 Tuesday night in Zagreb. Dinamo will now face Red Bull Salzburg in the next qualifying round. The first leg should take place either July 28th or 29th in Austria. With Salzburg only a two hour train … [Read more...] about DINAMO DEFEATS PYUNIK 3-0