Dinamo Zagreb received an extremely kind Champions League group stage draw Thursday night; being grouped with Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk and Atalanta. Dinamo will have zero chance to take any points off of City, however, they will be able to showcase their young talent in front of a team with deep pockets. It's good for business. Also good for business is … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Draw Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk, Atalanta In Champions League
Archives for August 2019
Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
By 111 CommentsDinamo Zagreb are headed back to the promised land: the Champions League Group stage! After a 2-0 win in Zagreb last week against Norwegian champions Rosenborg, Dinamo had a small scare Tuesday night as they conceded the first goal of the game inside 12 minutes. Rosenborg had a free man come down the backside of goal - and even though Dominik Livaković did his best … [Read more...] about Dinamo Are Headed To The Champions League!, 12.5% They Draw Red Star
HNL Week 6: Hajduk Miss Out on Top Spot
By 1 CommentThe scheduled match between Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Rijeka was mutually postponed to December 18 as both clubs are facing off in massive European matches this week, which meant Hajduk Split had the opportunity to take three points at Osijek for a seat at the top of the table. Osijek had other plans and shut down the Hajduk attack, leaving the Bili scoreless on … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6: Hajduk Miss Out on Top Spot
Croatians Around Europe *II*
By 79 CommentsJosip Brekalo was the star for Wolfsburg on Sunday in a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin. With the game already 1-0 in the 82nd minute, Brekalo gathered the ball at midfield, dribbled down the pitch, got separation from his defender and slotted home a shot from 18 yards out. Minutes later, Brekalo got the assist on Wolfsburg's third goal sending a cross-field pass to Jerome … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *II*
Hrgović Wins By KO Again
By 16 CommentsFilip Hrgović has knocked out yet another opponent. The 27 year-old Croatian boxer took care of business in the 3rd round Saturday night in Mexico against Mario Heredia. Hrgović is now a perfect 9-0 with seven of his fights ending in knockouts. He is very quickly moving up the heavyweight totem pole and should see more marquee fights once he can win another six … [Read more...] about Hrgović Wins By KO Again
Rijeka Give Up Early Lead, Lose 2-1 To Gent
By 11 CommentsRijeka started their night off right in Belgium after an onslaught of possession and mini-attacks from Gent in their 1st leg Europa League Playoff match. Although Gent was knocking on the door nearly the entire first half, Rijeka broke the deadlock in the 39th minute as Tibor Halilović banged in a low shot inside the far post to give Rijeka the lead going into … [Read more...] about Rijeka Give Up Early Lead, Lose 2-1 To Gent
Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
By 16 CommentsDinamo Zagreb are headed to Europe! But will it be Europa League or the prestigious Champions League? Dinamo downed Norwegian champions Rosenborg 2-0 Wednesday night at Maksimir to put them 90 minutes away from the Champions League group stage. Bruno Petković banged in a penalty kick in the 8' and Mislav Oršić 'nutmegged' the keeper after a long run up the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In Zagreb, Defeat Rosenborg 2-0
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Euro 2020 Qualifiers vs. Slovakia, Azerbaijan
By 44 CommentsThe Vatreni will have to hit the ground running in September as Euro 2020 qualifying returns. Croatia will have two away matches; having to play Slovakia in Trnava on September 6th and Azerbaijan in Baku three days later. Ideally, six points and a clean sweep of the road trip would be nice, but if Croatia can manage four points from these two matches, they will be … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Euro 2020 Qualifiers vs. Slovakia, Azerbaijan
HNL Week 5
By 8 CommentsThings are heating up in the Prva Liga with Dinamo and Hajduk vying for the top spot while Rijeka and Osijek linger close by. Dinamo had an early scare in their match Friday in Zaprešić when they went down 1-0 in the eighth minute, but kept their composure and fought back to earn two goals to seal the victory. Both of Dinamo's goals came from Nigerian national Iyayi … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5