Dinamo Zagreb remain on top of the table after a rough week in European play, but a shocking result for Osijek has found the surging team on a slight downslope in league play. Three goals from El Arbi Soudani was more than enough for the Modri to take care of NK Lokomotiva. Soudani scored his hattrick in the span of 40 minutes at Kranjčevićeva on Saturday evening, totally … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7: Dinamo on Top; Hajduk Vow to Catch Them
Rijeka Descend to Europa League
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The Champions League dream is over. Rijeka have lost to Olympiacos after they are used as a steppingstone for the Greeks to enter the group stage for the 15th time in their history. Rijeka's European summer is not over though. They will enter the group stage of the Europa League, a competition that may not be as fulfilling, but certainly at a more imaginable level of … [Read more...] about Rijeka Descend to Europa League
Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Osijek All Win In Week 6
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The weekend began with an own goal that led to Cibalia’s 1-0 win on Friday at Aldo Drosina. The win against NK Istra 1961 was the clubs second-consecutive victory, and second-consecutive times beating Istra, who are tied at the bottom with NK Rudeš with two points But the real fun began with Rijeka’s come-from-behind win over NK Lokomotiva Saturday. Jan … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Osijek All Win In Week 6
Rijeka Crumble At The Death, Lose 2-1 To Olympiakos
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Heartbreak abound. Rijeka raised the hopes of many with a 1-0 they took in the 41st minute with a goal from Heber. Even after the Greeks tied it up in the 66th minute, a 1-1 draw looked like a win heading back to Rijeka, but a 90th minute score from Olympiacos after an 83rd minute sending off of Leonard Zuta stole hope away from everyone who hoped to see Rijeka's first journey … [Read more...] about Rijeka Crumble At The Death, Lose 2-1 To Olympiakos
HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
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Is it too early to congratulate Dinamo Zagreb on regaining the Croatian Crown? Five weeks into the 2017/18 season and Dinamo already hols a three-point cushion on the second-place team, Hajduk. Dinamo has already faced Croatia's toughest challengers and have emerged nearly unscathed. In a three-week span, Dinamo drew Osijek and defeated both Rijeka and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
Dinamo In 1st Place After Convincing Rijeka Victory
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Afterwards, Hajduk Split look to move out of fifth place as they face Slaven Belupo at Poljud. Slaven currently sit in third place and are hoping to gain ground on the top two spots, pending the outcome of Rijeka-Dinamo. Live stream will be posted as it is made available. ARENA SPORT STREAM LINK Both Dinamo and Rijeka continue their derby … [Read more...] about Dinamo In 1st Place After Convincing Rijeka Victory
Dinamo Defeat Hajduk, Rijeka Falls in Osijek
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It was a nightmare day for Rijeka, who finished the 1-0 loss with eight men on the field after two sending-offs and a late injury left the team depleted. Osijek got on the board early with a penalty scored by Borna Barisic in the 18th minute. Rijeka settled into desperation mode early, losing captain Filip Bradaric to an injury in the first half, who was replaced by Mate … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Hajduk, Rijeka Falls in Osijek
Four Croatian Clubs Advance in Europe
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We now know all four Croatian clubs competing in Europe will head to the play off round of their perspective tournaments. Rijeka defeated Salzburg yesterday, while Osijek, Dinamo, and Hajduk blazed through PSV, ODD, and Brondby, respectively. No goals were scored in Dinamo's nail-biter today, as they finished their 90 minutes with a scoreless draw. They … [Read more...] about Four Croatian Clubs Advance in Europe
Rijeka Through! Defeat Red Bull 1-1 On Aggregate
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Rijeka have made Croatia proud and have secured their spot in European play. Whether it's in Champions or Europa League is still uncertain, but a trip to the Champions League Playoff round will see the team in either the Champions League group stage or Europa League group stage, depending on the outcome. Rijeka finished the 90 minutes with bare minimum needed - a … [Read more...] about Rijeka Through! Defeat Red Bull 1-1 On Aggregate
