Here are the results for April 17th…
HNK Šibenik [ 0-1 ] Hajduk Split
WHO ELSE BUT IBRIČIĆ?Can anyone score for Hajduk besides Senijad Ibričić? In a preview of the Croatian Cup Final, Hajduk travelled a few miles north to take on Šibenik. With no score at halftime, Ibričić put one in the back of the net in the 53rd minute. The game would end that way. As Hajduk are now sure of a Europa League spot, Šibenik look to be in trouble. As they currently sit in fifth place with four games left, Šibenik might only get a chance at Europe if they win the Croatian Cup. Can they do it?
Dinamo Zagreb [ 1-1 ] NK Zagreb
ZAGREB DENIES DINAMO EARLY CELEBRATIONAfter a scoreless first half in the Zagreb derby Saturday night, Milan Badelj scored in the first minute of the second half to put Dinamo up 1-0. With Cibalia losing 3-0 late to Karlovac, it looked as if Dinamo Zagreb would be celebrating their fifth straight Croatian Prva Liga championship. However, in the 82′, ex-Dinamo striker Davor Vugrinec equalized for NK Zagreb making Dinamo wait at least one more week to clinch their title. They only need one point in four games to do so.
This season was yet another dud. Dinamo stormed out of the gates and never looked back. Hopefully Prva Liga officials decide to shrink the table come next season. Ideally, there only needs to be 10-12 teams in the Croatian League.
Karlovac [ 3-0 ] Cibalia Vinkovci
Ivan Lajtman scored a hat trick within 21 minutes of play to give Karlovac a 3-0 win over Europa League hopefuls Cibalia. The win means that Dinamo Zagreb only need one more point to be 2009-10 Croatian Champions and that the race for Europa League qualifying spots just got a bit tighter.
NK Zadar [ 0-1 ] Inter Zaprešić
Croatia Sesvete [ 1-2 ] NK Lokomotiva
Međimurje [ 0-0 ] Varteks Varaždin
NK Osijek [ 1-0 ] NK Rijeka
NK Istra 1961 [ 2-0 ] Slaven Belupo
HNL TABLE THROUGH 26 MATCHES
I believe this is what you're looking for:
http://www.uksoccershop.com/p-11680/2010-11-Croatial-Nike-N98-Track-Jacket-(Blue).html
I like last season's better, which I have, so I got the white/orange Dutch one. That's my power team that I'm supporting in the World Cup this year anyways.
Well, hope the link helps. This is one of the only websites you can buy non-Croatian jerseys from.
RE: hrvatska warmup jacket… this isn't terribly helpful, as the Nike site doesn't appear to feature any Croatian stuff.
This link will take you, however, to the Brazilian version of the same jacket. You'll note they've also got one for the U.S.. In short, find a retailer that sells this stuff, as I was fortunate enough to do today:) Good luck!
http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikefootball/en_US/commerce/fan_gear?ll=en_US&ct=US&pid=302471&cid=102601&pgid=302472&p=PDP&
@ tom in wpg
do you have a URL for that cro warmup jacket?
The cro league should be reduced to four teams…even 10 teams is too much.
Heads up everyone: whether you're a fan of Nike's new hrvatska jersey or not, you should know they have produced a very nice warm up jacket. It's a bit like the retro, addidas jackets from the '70s. I saw 'em today and they are extremely cool. If you haven't already, check 'em out!
I hope NK Zagreb stay up. They have the history. Will they have the payroll and management to make the right decisions though?
Who knows how hard it's going to be for Sesvete etc to get back up. Not that I'll miss them.
I think we all saw NK Stimac tying it up miles away. It's an additional point to ensure they don't get relegated.
I think you got to give praise where its due and Ibricic has done well to deal with the pressure placed on him. Once he moves on to where he should be which is a big club in Germany, Turkey or mid table club in England i don't think Hajduk has a playmaker who can carry the team like Ibricic has.
Thats why i think Hajduk need two guys who will get goals next season. I think Hajduk won't have a bigger chance to win the league than next season as Dinamo linchpin Badelj will definitely move and without him our side comes apart. We have to buy properly. If we make a mistake then we could become runners up.
Hajduk should draw up a list of strikers who will score them goals. Something like:
RADOMIR DALOVIC (RIJEKA)
LEON BENKO (KORTRIJK)
MATEAS DELIC (BELUPO)
IVAN MILICEVIC (OSIJEK)
BOJAN VRUCINA (HAPOEL TEL AVIV)
ANTE RUKAVINA (PANATHANAIKOS)
They should see if they can grab two from that list as if they expect Anas to become the new Ibricic it might not happen and it might be too soon for Ticinovic.
ones to avoid would be:
KARLO PRIMORAC (DINAMO)
SANDI KRIZMAN (RIJEKA)
IVAN BOSNJAK (FREE)
TOMISLAV BUSIC
IVAN KRISTANOVIC (ZAGREB)
Anyone see Sasa Bjelanovic's overhead kick. I like this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPNzoPjItKw&feature=player_embedded
Why are we messing around with guys that barely score at all in HNL1 like Dodo, Slepicka and Primorac and Mandzo actually when there a guys like Bjelanovic, Cesarec and Keric around.
Apart from Morales, Badelj, Cufre, Tomecak – i'm not thinking much to the current side. It needs serious improvement in areas.