HNK Rijeka extended their 2017 3-match win streak Friday while Dinamo Zagreb drew 1-1 to a 'full of confidence' Osijek side this weekend. Rijeka defeated NK Istra 1961 2-0 at Rujevica and take sole possession of first place with Dinamo's draw. Rijeka have 9 points with Dinamo and Hajduk behind them with 7. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Rijeka, Hajduk Win While Dinamo Draw In Osijek
HNL Week Two: LiveStream NK Inter – Zapresic v Hajduk Split and Istra v Osijek
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Dinamo Zagreb welcomed HNK Cibalia to Maksimir Stadium today to kick off the second week of the HNL season. Throughout the season, CroatianSports.com will throw up live feeds of HNL matches when available. Colin will once again be the HNL guru this year and will update the post throughout the weekend. But for now, Dinamo is 2 for 2 to start the season as they try to … [Read more...] about HNL Week Two: LiveStream NK Inter – Zapresic v Hajduk Split and Istra v Osijek
HNL Kicks off 2017/2018 Season
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Friday saw the return of the HNL for its 27th season (now called the Hrvatski Telekom Prva Liga). Dinamo’s Sammir returned to China, NK Rudeš has joined the Prva Liga, and Inter’s Vlatko Blažević has been called the “New Jamie Vardy” after scoring two goals in his debut. A lot has happened since Rijeka was crowed champions. Keep up with the latest news here. Inter … [Read more...] about HNL Kicks off 2017/2018 Season
Osijek Advaces to Second Round with 6-0 Aggregate Win
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Osijek did what was expected of them. After a lackluster 2-0 win in Andorra last week, Osijek welcoemd Santa Coloma to the Garden City and sent them packing with a 4-0 win. Muzafer Ejupi opened the scoring, but was outdone by Petar Bockaj, who scored twice last night. Borna Barisic scored from the penalty spot and a win was an open and shut … [Read more...] about Osijek Advaces to Second Round with 6-0 Aggregate Win
Osijek Earn 2-0 win in Andorra
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It wasn't pretty. Or exciting. Or even entertaining really, but Osijek managed to scrounge up a 2-0 in Andorra this afternoon. Osijek will be pleased with the two-goal win in the first round of Europa League qualifying. Their opponents, Santa Colomo will now have to travel to the Garden City next week and come back from what may be an insurmountable … [Read more...] about Osijek Earn 2-0 win in Andorra
Cilic Drops Aegon Final to Unseeded Opponent
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Marin Čilić fell to unseeded Spaniard, Feliciano Lopez over the weekend after a tense and thrilling final at Queen's Club. Number-seven-seeded Čilić led the match over the 35-year-old Lopez (now the oldest winner of this tournament in the Open era), but Lopez fought back to tie the match, and defeat Čilić in two tiebreakers. … [Read more...] about Cilic Drops Aegon Final to Unseeded Opponent
Croatian Clubs in Europe: What are Their Chances? Osijek v. Santa Coloma
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Osijek are up first. They enter the first round of Europa League qualifying on Thursday against Andorran champions, FC Santa Coloma. I know, not the most prestigious matches on earth, the opening round of a less tournament, but this is crucial for Croatia's growth of the Prva Liga. Osijek will be facing a familiar opponent. The two clubs met each other … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs in Europe: What are Their Chances? Osijek v. Santa Coloma
Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
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Real Madrid have barely been champions of Europe for two weeks and the 2017/18 European season is ready to begin. The first and second qualifying rounds have been drawn in both the Champions and Europa Leagues and Croatians have received some very favorable opponents. HNK Rijeka will enter the second round of Champions League qualifying after wining the HNL this … [Read more...] about Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
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Believe it or not, HNK Cibalia pulled off one of the most unlikely efforts to stave off relegation. After spending an upwards of 15 weeks in last place, and as recently as May 2 lagging behind Split by five points, the club not only ought their way above Split - finishing three points ahead - but also held off HNK Gorica with ease in the promotion/relegation … [Read more...] about Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
