Dinamo Zagreb have a tough task ahead of them this afternoon at Allianz Arena in Munich. The Modri will be facing five-time European champions Bayern Munich and will have to battle the likes of Manuel Neuer, Robert Lewendoski, and Philip Lahm. Throughout the years, Dinamo Zagreb has produced many players on the same level of the Bayern greats, but were unable to … [Read more...] about Dinamo’s Dream Team: What it Takes to Defeat the Giants
Archives for September 2015
HNL Week 11
By 8 CommentsDinamo Zagreb remain on top of the table after a convincing home win over NK Osijek. The Modri pulled off a 4-1 win at Maksimir on a rain-soaked pitch that has been described to be in “water polo condition” that kept the fans at home. A reported 477 fans attended the match, but surely that number included the players on the field, coaching staff, and stadium … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11
Čačić’s First Order of Business
By 298 CommentsAnte Čaćić's duties start immediately at his new job. The new boss of the Repka has just released the line up that is scheduled to face Bulgaria and Malta on Oct. 10 and 13 respectively. Čačić called up a combination of seasoned vets such as Dario Srna and Danijel Pranić, but has also added the the next generation of players to the roster with the likes of Mateo Kovačić, … [Read more...] about Čačić’s First Order of Business
HNL Week 10 – Goalless draws; Ante Čaćić Takes Over Vatreni
By 77 CommentsTen teams, five matches, one goal. Only one goal was scored this weekend, the fewest ever scored in a match week in HNL history. The lone goal was ruled an own goal by RNK Split’s Branko Vrgoć during their 1-0 loss to NK Lokomotiva. Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split played to a scoreless draw at Poljud on Saturday, but all eyes were on referee Bruno Marić after … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10 – Goalless draws; Ante Čaćić Takes Over Vatreni
Slaven Bilić: Giant Killer
By 45 CommentsHe's done it again folks. And this time it was Manchester City. Slaven Bilić, in his first year as manager in the Premiership, has gotten his West Ham United side hitting the ground running to start the young season. West Ham have already defeated Arsenal and Liverpool this year, both on the road, and they did it again Saturday in Manchester, defeating City … [Read more...] about Slaven Bilić: Giant Killer
Miracles Happen: Dinamo Shock 10-Man Arsenal 2-1 In Champions League
By 300 CommentsThe most famous 90 minutes in recent Dinamo Zagreb history are up. The Modri came out victorious against one of the Premier League's greatest with a score of 2-1 in their opening Champions League match. Arsenal controlled the match in the first 15 minutes, but it was Dinamo who scored first with Josip Pivarić netting a goal in the 24th minute. Pivarić received a … [Read more...] about Miracles Happen: Dinamo Shock 10-Man Arsenal 2-1 In Champions League
Mandžukić, Juve Trump City In CL Opener
By 8 CommentsIt was supposed to be a walk in the park for Manchester City Tuesday night in their Champions League opener. The English club has been perfect in the young Premiership season while Juventus have still to win a game in Italy. Newly acquired Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić only has goose eggs to show for his efforts in Serie A. So this was clearly going to be a win for … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Juve Trump City In CL Opener
HNL Week Nine
By 60 CommentsDinamo Zagreb remain on top of the HNL after their big 4-0 victory over NK Lokomotiva at Kranjčevićeva. Although the Modri played a flawless match, the real spectacle was in the stands. Several hundred members of the BBB made their way to Kranjčevićeva and lit the night up with a pyro show that ended up being tossed on to the field. The match was … [Read more...] about HNL Week Nine