Earlier today, Hajduk took on Konavljanin, a Treća Liga team, in the 2nd round of the Croatian Cup. The game was a 1-match affair that took place in Gruda, a small town 35 kilometers south of Dubrovnik. With no suprise, Hajduk easily won 2-0 on their way to the quarterfinals. Even though it wasn't a high profile game, (Kalinić didn't even make the trip) Torcida treated it as if … [Read more...] about HAJDUK IN CROATIAN CUP ACTION
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HAJDUK
By 17 CommentsHajduk was in Gruda on Tuesday, a town 35 kilometers south of Dubrovnik, to train for their 1/8 finals HN Cup match with Treća Liga side Konavljanin on October 29th. Here's a few exclusive pictures I got my hands on from Hajduk's training session. Young Hajduk players get stuck with returning a practice goal after a training session in Gruda. Notice that … [Read more...] about A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HAJDUK
PETER HAZDOVAC MAKING WAVES IN CROATIA
By 25 CommentsA few months ago, CroatianSoccerReport.com did a story on up-and-coming Croatian-American soccer player, Peter Hazdovac. After attending the Kranjčar Soccer Academy in Zagreb and then training with Prva Liga side, NK Zadar, Hazdovac was loaned out to NK GOŠK Dubrovnik of the Croatian Treća Liga (Third League). Since then, he's been absolutely tearing the league apart … [Read more...] about PETER HAZDOVAC MAKING WAVES IN CROATIA
CROATIANS AROUND THE WORLD
By Leave a CommentAs the winter break nears and news dies down, I'd like to add another little feature to our site that our readers can contribute to. "Croatians Around the World" will work in the same way as "Fan Zone" does. But this time, as our readers travel the world, whether it be for business or pleasure; or just stay home for the holidays, they can send in their pictures wearing their … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND THE WORLD
CROATIA-ANDORRA PREDICTION TIME
By 6 CommentsCroatia takes on Andorra later today in what should be an easy 3 points for the 'Vatreni'. It will be the last World Cup qualifier for 2008 as play resumes another 5 months from now due to a lengthy winter break. So what will the final result read at the last whistle and how do you think Bilić will mix up this Croatian side? I have Croatia in a 4-0 landslide victory with 2 … [Read more...] about CROATIA-ANDORRA PREDICTION TIME
CONSERVATIVE CROATIA GRABS IMPORTANT POINT IN UKRAINE
By 7 CommentsSure it was a disappointing game for Croatian fans to watch; but we must remember that Croatia got the all-important "1 point" they were looking for to remain in World Cup 2010 contention. Obviously, the full three points would have put Croatia back into the qualifying driver's seat for a berth, but the draw will do for now. Things would not have looked good should the Vatreni … [Read more...] about CONSERVATIVE CROATIA GRABS IMPORTANT POINT IN UKRAINE
CROATIA-UKRAINE PREDICTION TIME
By 18 CommentsRound 3 of Croatia's World Cup 2010 qualification game on CSR is back. With no one getting near the correct result in the England match, Joze and Denis #2 are the only ones on the board with correct results against Kazakhstan. Remember, whoever picks the most correct results gets something nice from us; probably a shirt but that could always change. So let's begin! I have … [Read more...] about CROATIA-UKRAINE PREDICTION TIME
9TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 3 CommentsHere are the results for September 26th and 28th... Slaven Belupo[2-0]Dinamo Zagreb Hajduk Split[3-3]Inter Zaprešić NK Osijek [1-3]HNK Šibenik NK Zadar[0-3]NK Rijeka NK Zagreb[1-1]Croatia Sesvete Varteks Varaždin[3-1] Cibalia Vinkovci So we have now learned that Dinamo is in fact human after all; suffering their 2nd … [Read more...] about 9TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
KERUM TO BUY HAJDUK???
By Leave a CommentAn anonymous Croatian newspaper reporter has revealed that Zeljko Kerum, Croatia's retail king and owner of the Kerum supermarket chain, is interested in buying Hajduk Split. He is a very wealthy and popular man in Croatia, especially in Dalmacija. Kerum is thinking about running for mayor of Split and just purchased a $17 million private jet. That's the kind of year he is … [Read more...] about KERUM TO BUY HAJDUK???