Dinamo's performance in these early rounds of the Champions League have been mediocre at best thus far. Two draws at home to teams far below their skill level have been the results fans at Maksimir have witnessed. Dinamo's only redeeming victory was a 3-0 win over Fola Esch, a mostly amateur club that hails from Luxembourg. But Dinamo advanced, despite their … [Read more...] about Disappointing Day for Dinamo
Archives for July 2015
HNL Week 3 – Armin Hodžić Wonder Goal, Dinamo Gets First Win
By 121 CommentsDinamo 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
Croatian Road To Russia Unveiled
By 44 CommentsThe 2018 World Cup qualifying schedule was released on Saturday. And even with Croatia coming out of Pot 1, the strongest Europe has to offer, the Vatreni dodged a huge bullet. Croatia was drawn last into Group I, which consists of former foes Iceland, Ukraine, Turkey and newcomers Finland. They avoided Group A, the Group of Death, which landed the Netherlands, … [Read more...] about Croatian Road To Russia Unveiled
Hajduk is Lone Croatian Club to Advance in Europa League
By 101 CommentsHajduk Split were able to bounce back after a tough loss to Slovenian club, FC Kopar yesterday at Poljud, beating them 4-1, winning the tie overall with a 6-4 aggregate score. Tomislav Kis wasted no time after the start of the match, and scored the opening goal in the second minute. Newcomer, Jefferson de Jesus Santos, a native of Brazil, scored his first goal as … [Read more...] about Hajduk is Lone Croatian Club to Advance in Europa League
Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
By 26 CommentsDinamo 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
By 110 CommentsNK 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
Dinamo Final: 1-1; Hajduk, Lokomotiva, and Rijeka Take Stage
By 113 CommentsAfter Dinamo Zagreb's unfortunate performance last night, drawing 1-1 in their first leg of Champions League play against CS Fola Esch, three other Croatian clubs will be in the spotlight today in efforts to regain the dignity the country deserves in the sport. The second round of Europa League qualifying begins today and kicks off with Hajduk Split playing against … [Read more...] about Dinamo Final: 1-1; Hajduk, Lokomotiva, and Rijeka Take Stage
HNL Returns: Highlights, Stories, and Europa League Updates
By 14 CommentsThe 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