After 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
Archives for August 2013
Dinamo fall short of Vienna comeback
By 152 Comments----------------------------------------- Heartbreak for Zagreb took place in Vienna today in a tough match against Austria Wien. Austria went up two goals to none in the first leg in Zagreb last week, forcing Dinamo to push for an early first goal to get themselves back in the competition. All did not go as planned in the opening minutes of the … [Read more...] about Dinamo fall short of Vienna comeback
Ivan Dodig triumphs on day 1 of the US Open
By 10 CommentsIvan Dodig defeated #27 seed Fernando Verdasco on day 1 of the US Open in a tough five setter that lasted well over three hours as Dodig barely survived after taking a two set lead. The Croat was off to a great start in the first two sets against the heavy hitting Spaniard, where he converted 3 out of 6 break points to move into great position. Verdasco fought back to win … [Read more...] about Ivan Dodig triumphs on day 1 of the US Open
HNL Week Seven
By 13 CommentsResults for Aug. 23-25, 2013 NK SLAVEN BELUPO 1 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Slaven have found themselves destined for a rough year. In the seventh week of the season, they are still in search of their first victory, but were unable to get one against the Croatian champions. Dinamo scored first on what appeared to be an off-sides goal from Fatos Beqiraj. The … [Read more...] about HNL Week Seven
Dinamo fall to Vienna in First Leg of Play Off
By 113 CommentsDinamo fall on their home turf in the first leg of the play off round today to Austria Vienna with a score of 0-2. Despite a dominant first half, Dinamo was unable to score on any of their four attempts on target. Austria didn’t have a shot on goal until the second half. The two teams entered halftime scoreless. Dinamo looked to continue their first-half form, but … [Read more...] about Dinamo fall to Vienna in First Leg of Play Off
FAN ZONE: *Hajduk opet našao spas u Maglici!*
By 27 Commentsi Sunce je svratilo na Poljud na ulaz E pogledati Hajdukovu mladu momcad! CroatianSports.com's Split correspondent, Valentina Zelanovic, attended Sunday's match in Split between Hajduk and Slaven. Hajduk managed to pull out a 1-0 victory by way of 77th minute Anton Maglica goal. Here's what she had to say about the match: SASTAVI: HAJDUK: Kalinić , Vršajević, … [Read more...] about FAN ZONE: *Hajduk opet našao spas u Maglici!*
HNL Week Six
By 28 CommentsResults for Aug. 16-18, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 2 - 1 NK LOKOMOTIVA Dinamo Zagreb hosted NK Lokomotiva on Saturday, but the stadium the two clubs share was unavailable for use. The match took place several miles down the road at Stadion Kranjčevičeva. Two of the league’s top teams played to an entertaining and close match in front of 5,000 … [Read more...] about HNL Week Six
Dear Anons,
By 80 CommentsCalling all Anonymous CroatianSports.com posters...and those of you who might have a name but have never officially logged in yet. With domestic football leagues back in session this weekend and many of you returning from summer vacation, please make an effort to create a User Name on CroatianSports.com. Not only does it allow us to identify you amongst other posters, but … [Read more...] about Dear Anons,
Croatia skim by Liechtenstein with double from Eduardo
By 365 CommentsThe cardiac Croats were at it again; this time in Liechtenstein during a friendly warmup for the upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifier with Serbia in September. The Vatreni started with a strong lineup, which included regulars Pletikosa, Srna, Ćorluka, Rakitić, Modrić, Olić and Mandžukić. Possession and control was kept by Croatia early in the game with not much … [Read more...] about Croatia skim by Liechtenstein with double from Eduardo