Dinamo vs Lokomotiva (0-3) Dinamo looked to start their new year fresh after a rocky start to the 23/24 season with a match that almost everyone considered an easy win. Lokomotiva took the first points of 2024 thanks to a 3-0 upset victory over Dinamo Tuesday night at Maksimir. Tuesday's loss snapped Dinamo's run of form coming into the new year, ending a 7-game streak … [Read more...] about HNL Is Back! Rijeka And Dinamo Return With Polarizing Results
Croatia Advance To Main Round And Top Their Preliminary Group After Defeating Romania
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Croatia has clinched their spot in the main round of the Euro's on Tuesday thanks to a 31-25 win against Romania. While Croatia were able to walk away with a comfortable 6 goal cushion to end the match things were not always pretty. For most of the first half Croatia looked lethargic, allowing a far worse Romania side to keep the game within a goal or two. It took Croatia until … [Read more...] about Croatia Advance To Main Round And Top Their Preliminary Group After Defeating Romania
Croatia Forced To Split Points In Disappointing 28-28 Draw With Austria
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Croatia headed into Sunday's clash with Austria as clear favorites. The Cowboys had lit up last Euro's runners-up -- Spain -- in a thrilling 39-29 victory. Croatia's attack was ruthless against Spain on Friday but faced a far stiffer opponent in Austria. So far this tournament, Goran Perkovac and Croatia's main strategy has been quick transition handball. Croatia opened the … [Read more...] about Croatia Forced To Split Points In Disappointing 28-28 Draw With Austria
Croatia Steamrolls Spain In European Handball Championship Opening Match
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Croatia kickstarted their Euro 2024 campaign off with a dominant win over Spain. Croatia finished the match with a commanding 10-goal lead over last European Championship's runners-up; winning 39-29. Friday's victory over Spain ended a massive drought against the Spaniards, marking their first victory against them since the World Championships in 2019. The Spanish denied … [Read more...] about Croatia Steamrolls Spain In European Handball Championship Opening Match
HNL Team Grades: Midseason Edition
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With the midpoint of the HNL reached back in December and the winter break and transfer window in full swing, it's time to review each clubs performance so far this season. With an action packed season full of drama, twists, and upsets already halfway behind us, let's take a deep dive and assign letter grades to each club this season. Hajduk Split (1st): A Hajduk fans … [Read more...] about HNL Team Grades: Midseason Edition
HNL Week 18: Hajduk Drop Points To Lokomotiva, Dinamo Win, Rijeka Shocked By Slaven
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Lokomotiva - Hajduk (1-1) It's becoming a common theme in the HNL season. Hajduk can beat the "big boys", but then they give it right back against mid-table clubs. It happened again Friday night in Zagreb as Hajduk played out a 1-1 draw versus NK Lokomotiva. The 'Lokosi' opened up the scoring in the 25' when Silvio Goričan headed home an uncontested header from the middle of … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Hajduk Drop Points To Lokomotiva, Dinamo Win, Rijeka Shocked By Slaven
HNL Week 17: Hajduk Cruise Past Gorica, Rijeka and Osijek Share Points
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Hajduk vs Gorica (3-0) Hajduk were keen to avoid slipping up to Gorica for a second time in a row this season, especially after Gorica's last minute stunner to beat Hajduk 2-1 back in September. Karlogan's squad left nothing up for grabs at the Poljud on Saturday in a dominant 3-0 victory over Gorica. As for Gorica, the 3-0 defeat will come as the biggest loss for the club … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17: Hajduk Cruise Past Gorica, Rijeka and Osijek Share Points
HNL Week 15: Hajduk Extends Their Gap, Dinamo And Rijeka Share Points
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Hajduk vs Varaždin (3-1) Mislav Karoglan's Hajduk squad are continuing their winning ways this week with a 3-1 victory over Varaždin. Hajduk took care of business impressively in their win against Varaždin, who have built a defensive reputation this season. This reputation has been built on the back of a star goalkeeper in Oliver Zelenika. Sunday's loss was Varaždin's first … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Hajduk Extends Their Gap, Dinamo And Rijeka Share Points
Leko Ousted As Hajduk Manager, But Who Is His Replacement?
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Despite the red hot start for Hajduk this season, apparently not all good things can las in Split. Ivan Leko has found this out the hard way and quite fast. After picking up three losses in his last five league games, Hajduk and Leko have parted ways. Leko was a familiar face to the fans of Hajduk. During his playing career, he made 157 appearances and scored 36 goals for … [Read more...] about Leko Ousted As Hajduk Manager, But Who Is His Replacement?
