The Croatian champions opened up their Europa League playoff round with a 1-0 1st leg home victory over Greek side PAOK Thursday night. If they can win/draw next week in Greece, Rijeka will join Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa ‘League Phase’ which means 8 games in Europe this year. This would be phenomenal for coefficient rankings across the board for Croatian clubs playing in … [Read more...] about Rijeka Win Big In 1st Leg Playoff vs. PAOK
Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
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Fair or foul? Both young guns, Luka Sučić and Luka Vušković have been left out of Croatia's two September World Cup qualifiers. Sučić has been suspended from the team by Dalić for attending his sister’s wedding in June rather than joining the squad for two World Cup qualifiers vs. Gibraltar and Czechia. It is being reported the both Dalić and captain Luka Modrić recommended … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
Another Bottle Job by Hajduk: Lose 3-1 In Extra Time To 4th Best Team In Albania, European Qualification Ended
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Isuse. What is their deal? Last year they were dismissed from Europe by Ružomberok. This year it’s the 4th best team in Albania Dinamo City. (4-3 aggregate) Hajduk won the 1st leg 2-1 at Poljud. Dinamo City leveled 1-0 at home to force extra time. Hajduk would score first in extra time to take control and then concede 2x in 2 minutes to cough up their European … [Read more...] about Another Bottle Job by Hajduk: Lose 3-1 In Extra Time To 4th Best Team In Albania, European Qualification Ended
Rijeka Secure European Berth After Coming Back To Defeat Shelbourne 3-1
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These are must see highlights! You have to be kidding me if you are a Rijeka fan. First, Toni Fruk bangs in a volley from 20 yards out in the 1st half. Then Tiago Dantas absolutely obliterates the ball from what looked like 35 yards to hit the back of the net. To top that off, Ante Orec, who committed the foul to give Shelbourne their penalty scores in the 90th minute with a … [Read more...] about Rijeka Secure European Berth After Coming Back To Defeat Shelbourne 3-1
3 Pressing Questions For Hajduk Fans: Title Hopes + Rebić
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Three pressing questions for Hajduk fans from Poljud: 1. Will Hajduk finally win the league this year? 2. Will Rebić be a positive or negative for the club this season? 3. Will ‘domovina’ Croatians travel to North America next year for the World Cup? CroatianSports.com’s own Peter Novaković was at Poljud Sunday to ask some Hajduk faithful these questions: … [Read more...] about 3 Pressing Questions For Hajduk Fans: Title Hopes + Rebić
Croatians Around Europe 1: Perišić Shines As Season Kicks Off, Modrić Makes Milan Debut
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Ivan Perišić kicked off his Eredivisie season Saturday with a goal and two assists in a 6-1 PSV shellacking over Sparta Rotterdam...in only 73 minutes on the pitch. In the 40', Perišić would fly high in the box to head home a corner for the game-winning goal. In the 2nd half, Perišić laid up the ball in the box for Veerman and Til, respectively, for their goals. The second … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: Perišić Shines As Season Kicks Off, Modrić Makes Milan Debut
Hajduk Survive Zira Scare In Extra Time, Qualify For Next Round
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Hajduk pulled a “Hajduk” Thursday night at Poljud allowing Zira to equalize in 93rd minute injury time. However, Benrahou scored a fantastic free kick from 20 yards in extra time to send Hajduk through to the Conference League 3rd qualifying round: 3-2 on aggregate. Hajduk never makes things easy this early in the season. Ante Rebić was in attendance at Poljud. The 31 year-old … [Read more...] about Hajduk Survive Zira Scare In Extra Time, Qualify For Next Round
Benfica Sign Striker Ivanović Until 2030
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Franjo Ivanović is moving from Belgium to Portugal in a €22 + 5 million deal until 2030, per the official Benfica website. This is a fantastic move for the 21 year-old as he moves from a small pond in Belgium to a medium one in Portugal. This will not only give him the opportunity to test himself at a higher level, but it will also protect him from the pressure of a top-5 … [Read more...] about Benfica Sign Striker Ivanović Until 2030
Rijeka Bounced Out Of Champions League After Only 2 Qualifying Matches
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Rijeka have been bounced out of Champions League after only two qualifying matches. Questionable refereeing. Plenty of VAR checks. Two shots off the post. Two dumb red cards for Rijeka. They will only have themselves to blame after not scoring in the home leg vs. Bulgarian champs Ludogorec. It just wasn't Rijeka's July across two qualifying matches vs. Ludogorec. Rijeka … [Read more...] about Rijeka Bounced Out Of Champions League After Only 2 Qualifying Matches
