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Thursday, July 29, 2010

HAJDUK-DINAMO BUCURESTI




Hajduk 1 Dinamo 3 FINAL




'89 Danijel Subašić stumbles off a Dinamo corner, luckily a Hajduk defender was able to clear the ball off the line.



80' Strinić cross goes near post fools the keeper and bounces off the post to Tomasov, who smashes the ball just inches away from the near post.

66' Well, so much for that away goal. Hajduk fall asleep again, Koné smashes in a rebound just inside the box. 3-1 Dinamo



64' Hajduk Goal!! Tomasov makes a cleaver first touch, and smashed the ball far post to give Hajduk a valuable away goal.



62' Danijel Subašić is tested once again, Adrian Cristea smashes one outside the box and Danijel saves for a corner.

58' Dinamo continue to press, beat the offsides trap again, luckily Danijel Subašić is there to get a touch on the ball as it sails inches around the post for a corner. Hajduk are on the ropes once again!



52' Dinamo come right back as Danijel Subašić has to block a strong shot from Andrei Cristea just inside the box. Dinamo are clearly the better side in this contest. However, an away goal from Hajduk would put them back in this leg.

49' Hajduk come out aggressive in the second half, Sharbini tries to curl the ball far post only to be denied by the Dinamo keeper


HALFTIME - Dinamo 2 Hajduk 0

45' Jurica Buljat is shown a yellow card



39' Danijel Subašić fumbles an easy shot from outside the box, goes off the post, Ganea is unmarked in front of an empty net to make it 2-0 Dinamo

35' Highly entertaining match so far as both teams had excellent chances to hit the back of the net.

34' Torje yellow card after bringing down Sharbini

29' Oremuš yellow card after stopping a Dinamo counter


Dinamo fans showed up in great numbers, definitely an away game for Hajduk after Torcida was banned from attending

28' Ljubičić, excellent strike on goal just outside the box. Keeper saves over the bar for a corner

26; Sharbini misses the target from only 5 yards out after connecting on a cross. Should have been 1-1.

18' Hajduk Split looks to have shaken off that opening minute jitters and are starting to play soccer. Sharbini has a shot on goal and won a Hajduk corner.

16' Torje (Dinamo Bucureşti) gives away a free-kick following a challenge on Strinić

6' Andrei Cristea (Dinamo Bucureşti) scores from the penalty spot. Dinamo 1 Hajduk 0

5' Danijel Subašić and the Hajduk defense repeat the same mistake. This time Danijel is late coming out and trips up Torje in the box. Clear penalty kick. Subašić yellow card

2' Danijel Subašić had to come out to intercept a beautiful Dinamo Bucuresti through ball that just failed to reach Garat.

Croatia's lone team Hajduk Split are on the ropes minutes after the opening whistle.

Click here to watch match live


Dinamo: Curca, Pulhac, Kone, An. Cristea, Ganea, Ad. Cristea, Torje, Scarlatache, Homei, N'Doye, Garat.

Hajduk: Subašić, Ljubičić, Buljat, Vejić, Ibričić, Andrić, Strinić, Oremuš, Režić, Maloča, An. Sharbini

Friday, July 16, 2010

VALENTINA REPORTING FROM POLJUD



Postovani članovi i čitatelji Croatian Soccer Reporta, evo mene nakon tenisa i Spaladium Arene, preselila sam se na nogomet i na Poljud!!

Evo vam javljam dojmove i zanimljivosti sa prijateljske utakmice: Hajduk - HSV, 14.07.2010. Sjeveroistok je bio pun kao šipak, pjesme se je orila Poljudom od prve do zadnje minute, kao da je ovo veoma ozbiljna utakmica, mozda i je ozbiljna jer se citavo vrijeme najavivala kao prilika za revans klubu iz Hamburga za nesretnu i nikad prezaljenu eliminaciju (0:1, 3:2) iz cetvrtfinala Kupa prvaka u sezoni 1979/80.



Iako je bio pre, prevruč dan to nije spriječilo navijače i zaljubljenike Hajduka da dodu na Poljud i da pogledaju prvu veliku pripremnu tekmu protiv jakog HSVa, oko 15.000 navijaca, bilo je oko 20 navijaca HSVa! Veliku utekmu zato jer je ovo velika sezona u kojoj se slavi stoti rodendan HAJDUKA!! Atmosveru je jos i vise zagrijao Vinko Coce koji je na pocetku i na poluvremenu zapjevao na travnjaku!!


Hajduk-Hamburg Highlights


Nismo se niti usredotočili na utakmicu a na semaforu je več pisalo 1:0 Ibricic u 3. minuti, bio je to udarac sa 14 metara i Ibričić je pogodio suprotni ljevi donji kut vratiju Drobnyja! Nije se ni stisla radost ranog vodstva, a vec je druga lopta usla u njemacku mrezu! Anas se sjurio do gol linije pokusao je ponovno uposliti Čopa, ali je pogodio Rozenhala od kojeg se balun odbio u praznu mrezu i gooool za 2:0!

Sa sjevera je krenulo navijanje, kao i dozivanje sa istokom, istok poludiiii, naravno mi sa istoka smo to pjesmom uzvratili!! A onda pozivanje zapada u napad i navijanje sa zapada!!


foto: Ivo Čagalj/Pixsell; Mirko Oremuš(left) in action against Hamburg


U 26. minuti, Pitroipa je smanjio na 2:1
U 36. minuti Oremuš je izborio penal, a Ibričić je zabio "ala Panenka"!!
U 41. minuti opet penal ali za HSV onda je krenulo malo zvižduka sa sjevera,
a penal je Petrić pretvorio u pogodak, i onda je sa sjevera krenulo skandiranje našem reprezentatvcu Mladenu Petriću!!
U drugom poluvremenu su izmjene malo razvodnile igru Hajduka i u 73. minuti Tesche je uz veliku pomoč obrene bijelih zabio za konacnih 3:3!!
U 68. min je iz igre izasao Ruud Van Nisterlooy koji je dobio pljesak čitavog Poljuda!!


foto: Ivo Čagalj/Pixsell; Mladen Petrić(right) taking a free kick against Hajduk


Kapetan HSVa Mladen Petrić dobio je veliki pljesak navijača Bijelih prilokom prestavljanja momčadi. Hrvatski reprezentativac uvijek je omiljen na Poljudu bez obzira u kojem dresu igra!! A sam Petrić je rekao: da će pampiti pljesak i skandiranje Torcide!!

"Odlično, utakmica je bila vrlo dobra. Svi smo zadovoljni, kao i navijači, što se moglo i čuti po završetku utakmice. Super osjećaj je doživjeti ovacije splitske publike, moram priznati da to nisam očekivao. Hajduk je jako dobar, u prvih 15 minuta su mogli zabiti čak i tri, četiri gola, a mi nismo dobro počeli. Hajduk ima dobre igrače, tehnički su super potkovani."
~Mladen Petrić

Napocetku utakmice navijači su zamoljeni da ne bacaju baklje jer se ureduje atletska staza za Kup kontinenata koji se održava 04.09. Valja napomenuti da je ( nažalost) samo jedna baklja pala na teren, i svi su tome zviždali!!

Iskreno nisam se nadala ovakvoj golijadi i jako dobrom prestavljanju Hajduka uoci nove sezone, ma neka samo ovako nastave, neke stvari malo poprave, neka ostane Ibričić i biti ce prvaciiiii!!!!

Saljem vam veliki pozdrav sa Poljuda!!

Valentina!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

CHAMPIONS/EUROPA LEAGUE DRAWS



Champions League Draw


Dinamo Zagreb were paired with the winner of FC Sheriff (MDA) – KS Dinamo Tirana (ALB) in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round after today's draw in Nyon. FC Sheriff won the first leg at home 3-1, with the return leg on July 20th, while Dinamo have all but assured themselves a place in the third round after a 5-1 romp at home to Koper.

"Both squads are quality so luck was not on our side today in the draw. There were easier opponents that we could have faced."
~Dinamo manager, Velimir Zajec


Champions League Draw, click to enlarge


Ivica Križanac and FC Zenit St. Petersburg will entertain FC Unirea Urziceni of Romania while Ognjen Vukojević and FC Dynamo Kyiv will open up at home to KAA Gent of Belgium. Nikola Pokrivač and FC Red Bull Salzburg coming off a 5-0 home victory over HB Tórshavn in the first leg of the second round, will face the winner of AC Omonia (CYP) – FK Renova (MKD) in the third round.

First leg: 27/28 July; Second leg: 3/4 August

Europa League Draw



video of Europa League Draw


Nikica Jelavić and Rapid Wein will most likely face PFC Beroe Stara Zagora of Bulgaria after a convincing 2-0 away win over Suduva in the first leg of second round. If Cibalia can overturn a 1-0 defeat to Cliftonville FC in the return home leg, they will face PFC CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria as well. Croatian international, Gordon Schildenfeld and SK Sturm Graz will be waiting for the winner of Gefle IF (SWE) – FC Dinamo Tbilisi (GEO) in the third round.

HNK Šibenik were fortunate enough to draw the winner of Cercle Brugge KSV (BEL) – FC TPS Turku (FIN) if they can hold on to a 2-0 first leg lead over Anorthosis Famagusta FC next week.


possible Šibenik opponents in 3rd round, CERCLE BRUGGE 0-1 TPS TURKU


Hajduk Split avoided an epic meeting with Italian powerhouse Juventus and instead will face the winner of Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti of Romania or FC Olimpia Bălţi of Moldova in the third leg. Dinamo won the first leg 2-0 in Moldova.

"I was hoping for Montpellier and not the Romanians. We both have little time to prepare as the season hasn't even started. We will review their last game and shoot for a place in the playoff. I don't think they know a lot about us either, so we will know a lot more after the first match."
~Hajduk Manager, Stanko Poklepović


Hajduk Split will face one of these teams in third round


First leg: July 29; Second leg: August 5

Sunday, May 16, 2010

CROATIA-AUSTRIA @ ALPINE VILLAGE



CroatianSoccerReport.com invites you to join us @ Alpine Village this Wednesday for Croatia-Austria and Croatia-Slovakia(U-21) matches.

Croatia-Slovakia - U21-Qualifier @ 8:15AM


Croatia U21 squad



Croatia-Austria (Friendly) @ 11:15AM


Croatia Squad



Take advantage of the free cover and happy hour prices on quality German beer on tap.

Alpine Village


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Friday, May 7, 2010

DINAMO-HAJDUK FROM BAD BLUE BOY EYES



CSR nation you are in for a treat. Last weekend, Dinamo's championship celebration was bittersweet as crowd trouble resulted in 91 arrests at Maksimir. I have for you an eyewitness account of what exactly happened that night through the eyes of a Dinamo Bad Blue Boy. The rest of this post will be in Croatian as key points would be lost in translation. Hopefully, this won't be a problem for some of you.



"Potaknut, i revoltiran medijskom hajkom koja se ove dane digla, i koja se prolama po medijima, na račun navijača Dinama, i svima onima kojima je Dinamo iskreno u srcu, odlučio sam iznijeti neke podatke, i ono što sam vidio na utakmici, i na kojoj sam bio zajedno sa svojih 10-ak prijatelja i djevojkom. Želim ujedno naglasiti da moja namjera nije opisivati svoje viđenje, ili mišljenje, jer nisam bio svugdje u svakom trenutku, i ne znam sve što se događalo, ali sam svojim očima kao i moji prijatelji vidio mnoge stvari koje se ne spominju u medijima.



Navijač sam Dinama. Ponavljam, NAVIJAČ, ne HULIGAN. Navijač sam Dinama od malih nogu, od kad me je otac prvi puta odveo u Maksimir na utakmicu, od kad mi je pričao o nogometnom klubu DINAMO, i o sjajnim generacijama i igračima Dinama poput Zambate, Rore, Vabeca, Mlinarića, Kranjčara i dr. Danas imam 24 godine, i bio sam na puno utakmica svog voljenog kluba, što domaćih, što gostujućih. No torturu koju smo doživjeli u subotu nismo nikad doživjeli, a kamoli osijetili. Iako je u subotu bio 1.svibanj(praznik rada), odlučio sam prko svoje volje otići ipak na utakmicu Dinamo - Hajduk.



Cijelim putem prema Zagrebu, cijelo vrije me sam se čudio i pitao čemu toliko "snaga mira". Čitajući dnevne tiskovine, i medije, najavljivao se štrajk raznoraznih sindikata, zbog svima nama poznatog stanja u državi. Pomislih, bit će da je zbog svega toga policija u stanju pripravnosti.



Utakmica je počela. Navijanje, atmosfera, i dekor na vrhuncu. Dolično za najveći derbi hrvatske nogometne lige. Igra na terenu monotona, i na momente uspavljujuća. Pogled na južnu tribinu gdje su smješteni gostujući navijači (Torcida), planulo je nekoliko baklji. Kao odgovor na to, navijač na istoku pali baklju. Unatoč kamerama, najmodernijem CCCTV nadzoru od svih hrvatskih stadiona, u koji je očito bez razloga "ulupano" preko 10 000 kn, izabran je NAJEKSCESNIJI NAČIN.Tada je sve krenulo. CIJELI KORDON policije pod punom opremom ulazi na istočnu tribinu prema mjestu gdje gori baklja, gdje nisu bili oni okorjeli navujači, i počinje udarati i mlatiti sve pred sobom sve zbog jedne baklje koja nije bačena na teren. Nadzor postoji da bi se izgrednici snimili, te po izlasku sa stadiona priveli, upravo zbog toga da bi se izbjegle reakcije poput Hillsborougha, kada je policija svojom lošom reakcijom izazvala smrt 96 prisutnih osoba.



Da li je to bila amaterska ili namjerna pogreška interventnih snaga policije? Vraćam se na subotnju utakmicu. Neredi na istočnoj tribini su u jeku. Mi koji smo se nalazili na sjevernoj tribini očajno smo gledali, i promatrali kako "NAŠA DRAGA POLICIJA", tuče naš narod, prijatelje, žene, djecu, i nedužne ljude. Nakon toga slijedi opći kaos na ostalim djelovima tribina. Pale se baklje, trgaju se stolice, pa i na sjevernoj tribini. Odjednom ničim izazvana policija je nahrupila na sjevernu tribinu bacajući natrag na nas stolice, kao i pirotehnička sredstva (topovski udar. Nisu gledali niti su tražili izgrednike, već su počeli tuče sve što im se nalazilo na putu. Nije bilo uzmaka. Opći kaos. Stampedo po tribini. Ljudi bježe sa jedne strane tribine na drugu stranu tribine, a "NAŠA DRAGA POLICIJA" tuče sve pred sobom, ne gledajući tko pali baklje, trga stolice, te tko im se suprostavlja.



Jedan dio sjeverne tribine tjeraju van da bi ih vani tukli i iživljavali se nad njima (za što postoje video zapisi. Na drugom djelu tribine vlada kaos, destrukcija,lom. Na svoje sam oči vidio (za što postoji također video zapis), kako "plavac" dotrčava do nedužnog dečka, koji sjedi na stolici, ne želeći nikakve probleme sa policijom, i udara ga svom silom po glavi. Nakon udarca, dečko pada na pod, a "plavac" ga gazi, i lupa pendrekom dok on leži na tlu u nesvjesti. Želeći pomoći nastradalom dečku par dečkiju (vjerojatno prijatelja) dolazi do njega da bi mu pomogli, i makli od razularenog "plavca" dobivaju također pendrekom po leđima. Nekoliko redova od mene, nedužna djevojka dobiva pendrekom po nogama želeći napustiti tribinu. Bilo je tu i djece od 10-13 godina koji su plakali od udaraca, i bježali pred policijom. Po završetku utakmice u prolazu na sjevernoj tribini oko 50-ak "plavaca" pregledavaju svakog pojedinca koji napušta sjevernu tribinu, skidajući mu kapu sa glave i udarajući ga pod rebra bio kriv ili nedužan.



Pošto sam ja morao pričekati svoju djevojku koja je obavljala nuždu,stojim kraj vratiju , a par "plavaca" dolaze do mene sa pitanjem : "Šta ti čekaš ovdje"? ,na to im odgovaram "da čekam djevojku", dobivam udarac, sa njihovim povicima: "marš van sa tribine p....ti m.......!!! U tom trenutku mi kroz glavu prolazi misao -u kakvoj to mi državi živimo? Mi mali pošteni ljudi plaćamo njih da bi oni dobivali svoje plaće, uzimaju nam novac da bi se njima kupila oprema kojom nas sada mlate. Jel to moguće?? Napuštamo stadion u strci i panici od još većih i jačih batina.



Zato nikako ne shvaćam sve negativne komentare na račun navijača. Svjestan sam da ovo što smo doživjeli mi koji smo bili na utakmici neće nimalo utjecati na ništa, jer nitko od hrvatske javnosti, i naroda ne želi čuti našu stranu priče, smatrajući nas HULIGANIMA. Shvaćam i znam da ima onih koji izazivaju nerede, zato jer im je to zadovoljstvo a ne zbog navijanja za svoj voljeni klub. No nismo mi svi HULIGANI!!! I ja sam protiv nereda na stadionima, i huliganizma. Stoga mi nije jasno kako pojedinci kao i obmanjeni i lakovjerni hrvatski narod se usuđuje osuđivati iz svojih fotelja i domova na temelju servisiranih im informacija i slika? Svi koji nisu bili u subotu u
Maksimiru ne znaju što se zapravo događalo. No zato mi koji smo, znamo, hoćemo,i možemo reći s koliko su nas volje, žari, i želje "MURJACI" tukli.



Kome se uopće obratiti u ovakvoj situaciji? Do kada će se policija iživljavati na hrvatskim navijačima i nedužnim ljudima?? A mi HULIGANI kako nas nazivate, i dalje ćemo dolaziti na stadione navijati i bodriti svoje klubove.Neka nas tuku, i iživljavaju se nad nama, ali i tome će se jednom i mora stati na kraj.Zato se nadam da će istina izaći na vidjelo, a VI "draga hrvatska policijo"- SRAMITE SE!!!"



PENDREK LOMI KOSTI, ALI SRCE NE !!! SLOBODA NAVIJAČIMA !!!!!! NAVIJAČ NOGOMETNOG KLUBA DINAMO ZAGREB !!!

~A highly disapointed Bad Blue Boy

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

LADIĆ NAMES U-21 SQUAD TO FACE SLOVAKIA ON MAY 19TH




Croatia U-21 coach Dražen Ladić, today, named the following 22-man squad for a 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship home game against Slovakia at Stadion Varteks in Varaždin on May 19th.


Croatia U-21:


Goalkeepers:


Ivan Kelava (Lokomotiva Zagreb), Marijan Antolović (Cibalia Vinkovci)


Defenders:


Domagoj Vida (Osijek), Goran Jozinović (Zadar), Šime Vrsaljko (Dinamo Zagreb), Roberto Punčec (Varteks Varaždin), Tomislav Barbarić (Dinamo Zagreb), Dejan Lovren (Olympique Lyonnais), Elvis Kokalović (Slaven Belupo)


Midfielders:


Mato Jajalo (Siena, Italy), Milan Badelj (Dinamo Zagreb), Ivan Rakitić (Schalke 04, Germany), Zvonko Pamić (Karlovac), Damir Kreilach (Rijeka), Besart Abdurahimi (NK Zagreb), Dejan Školnik (Maribor, Slovenia), Ivan Perišić (Club Brugge, Belgium), Mirko Oremuš (Hajduk Split)


Forwards::


Nikola Kalinić (Blackburn, England), Ivan Santini (Zadar), Andrej Kramarić (Dinamo Zagreb), Ante Vukušić (Hajduk Split)



Dražen Ladić press conference


"As it stands right now, two home wins against Slovakia and Norway will be enough for us to top the group."
~Dražen Ladić


U-21 Standings(Click to Enlarge)



U-21 Schedule(Click to Enlarge)


Who deserved a call up?



~ Denis Svirčić, reporting from Lakerville

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

IBRIČIĆ DOES IT AGAIN IN CUP FINAL


IBRIČIĆ(R) WITH ANOTHER GAME WINNER


After a scoreless first half at Poljud Wednesday night, Hajduk immediately got a response from 61st minute substitute Mario Tičinović. He scored seconds after walking onto the pitch to give Hajduk a 1-0 lead in their All-Dalmacija Croatian Cup first leg Final against Šibenik. Ermin Zec equalized off a penalty kick in the 65' only to have Senijad Ibričić play hero once again; scoring a tap-in-goal for a 2-1 Hajduk win with two minutes left in the match.



IBRIČIĆ & ZEC HANGING OUT BEFORE THE GAME


Ibričić and Zec should be hot commodities this summer when it comes to the transfer window. Ibricic has the talent to leave Croatia, but does Zec?



DON'T MESS WITH THE 'FUNKCIJA'


The Šibenska Funkcija will be in action on May 5th as HNK Šibenik hosts Hajduk in the second leg and final game of the 2009-10 Croatian Kup. The winner gets a Europa League third qualifying spot.




CROATIAN CUP FIRST LEG HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

HAJDUK & ŠIBENIK TO BATTLE FOR CUP


IBRIČIĆ PUTS HAJDUK IN THE CUP FINAL


Hajduk 1 Dinamo 0


It only took one goal in two games to decide the Croatian Cup semifinal tie between hated rivals Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb. Dinamo goalie Tomislav Butina made many great saves during the match but couldn't clear a through ball far enough in the second half. The ball found an open Senijad Ibričić who had an entire open goal to shoot at.

In other news, members of Torcida were said to have 'beaten up' Zagreb reporters during the day. More to follow on this should anymore news come out of Split regarding the incident.



FIRST KRAFNE, NOW BANANAS



FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS



ERMIN ZEC CELEBRATES LATE GOAL


Šibenik 2 Varteks 0


After having Velimir Vidić sent off in the 31', Šibenik had to bunker down and capitalize on any chances in front of goal. Varteks couldn't get anything going and Zec put Šibenik in front in the 74' with a fine strike. Ivan Fuštar capped the day in injury time to give Šibenik a 2-0 win and a date with Hajduk in the Croatian Cup finals.



FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS


ALL-DALMACIJA CUP FINAL

Šibenik vs. Hajduk, April 21 & May 5

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

REJA (VU), HAJDUK COACH-LESS ONCE AGAIN


Edoardo Reja waves good-bye to Split



Well, I guess its "all roads lead to Rome." At least for Hajduk Split manager Edoardo Reja. That is former Hajduk Split manager, as Edoardo Reja confirmed today that he will leave Split and replace Davide Ballardini as Lazio manager. The 64 year old took over as Hajduk Split coach last August after having been fired by Napoli last season.


Edoardo Reja's final Hajduk training


"I've been weighing it up for a long time, but eventually I gave my word to Lazio's president. Yes, I'm leaving for Rome. When they've been calling me from Italy during the past few months. I was refusing the offers, I was not even thinking about them. However, Lazio is too important a challenge. It was hard for me to reach this decision … but when the most important people from the city of Rome, the club of Lazio call you it is difficult to refuse. I've decided to take up this challenge."
~Edoardo Reja.


Edoardo Reja's final Hajduk interview



Reja had been under contract with Hajduk Split until June 2011, and Hajduk are believed to receive 150,000 - 500,000 euros in damages, while Reja will be paid 1.5 million euros a year by Lazio.

Now the question is, who should replace Reja?



PHOTO: vecernji, Ivica Šurjak



I have spoken to Hajduk sports director Ivica Šurjak last week over the phone. The former Hajduk Split and PSG midfielder is "satisfied with Hajduk's preparations in Spain last month" and is "looking forward to the second half of the season." Šurjak has also been in talks with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, hoping to lure Barcelona to Split for Hajduk's 100th anniversary in February. "Barcelona will vote on a new president in May, and we must wait for this before we can proceed negotiations with Barcelona," said an optimistic Ivica Šurjak. Unfortunately, I was unable to reach Ivica today for comment on Reja.

~Denis Svirčić reporting from San Pedro, California

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

HAJDUK ESCAPES ZAGREB SCORELESS


Photo: Denis Svirčić; NK Zagreb-Hajduk Split Press Pass


Hajduk managed to escape Zagreb with a scoreless draw in the first leg of a quarterfinal cup tie against NK Zagreb. Davor Vugrinec missed a potential game winning penalty kick in the 56th minute and Edoardo Reja's men dodged seven yellow cards and one red card given to Hrvoje Vejić in the 83rd minute.


Photo: Denis Svirčić; Zagreb police were on hand in great numbers



Photo: Denis Svirčić; View from the 'suite'


CroatianSoccerReport.com was issued media credentials for this match and was upgraded with a seat with the elite. Unfortunately, besides the numerous yellow cards, missed penalty kick, and fouls every 30 seconds it seemed, there was nothing to report. A Zagreb fan said it best, "as if Hajduk and Zagreb agreed for a scoreless tie."


Photo: Denis Svirčić; Hajduk-Zagreb take field





Photo: Denis Svirčić; Hajduk manager was shouting orders in Italian. Question now is, did anyone understand?




Photo: Denis Svirčić; NK Zagreb manager, Igor Štimac can't watch anymore




Photo: Denis Svirčić; NK Zagreb cushioned vinyl seats for the elite, helped on a cold night



Photo: Denis Svirčić; Dražen Ladić was part of the elite club



Photo: Denis Svirčić; Ladić with fellow elites





Vugrinec missed penalty kick



Photo: Denis Svirčić; Torcida celebrated Zagreb missed penalty kick



Torcida showed up in numbers



Zagreb fans were limited by size



Photo: Denis Svirčić; Eager autograph seekers await for their favorite players after the game.



Photo: Denis Svirčić; Vugrinec: 'I will take a kick from the spot once again'



Photo: Denis Svirčić; NK Zagreb manager Igor Štimac after the game



Vugrinec press conference



Photo: Denis Svirčić; Hajduk's Mirko Oremuš signing autographs after the game



~Denis Svirčić, reporting from Zagreb, Croatia