Dinamo took care of business Thursday night in Zagreb, defeating Turkish club Fenerbahce 4-1 in their Europa League opener. First half goals scored by Ivan Sunjić and Izet Hajrović put the Modri in control in the first half. Fenerbahce pulled one back in the 47th minute when Roman Neustaedter made the game 2-1 but Hajrović scored his second of the match 10 minutes … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crush Fenerbahce 4-1 In Europa League Opener
HNL Week 7: Hajduk Finds First Win
By 4 CommentsIt took seven weeks for Hajduk Split to find victory, but it finally came at the hands of new (returning) coach, Zoran Vuić. This is Vuić's fifth stint at Hajduk, having managed the team last in 2007. Mijo Caktaš netted two in the 3-1 victory for the Bili while Mirko Ivanovski earned a tally of his own in the second half. Rudeš was able to find a lone consolation … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7: Hajduk Finds First Win
HNL Week 4: Hajduk Crumbles to Gorica
By 4 CommentsHajduk Split's woes continue with grandeur this weekend, which featured a shock defeat to HNK Gorica at Pojlud. The 2-0 win for Gorica was their first win of the season and first ever victory in Croatia's top flight of football. The win also leaves Hajduk winless in four straight matches to start the 2018/19 season. This prompted the resignation of head coach, Zeljko Kopić and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Hajduk Crumbles to Gorica
HNL Week 3: Osijek Remains Perfect
By 8 CommentsOsijek is the only club in the league who has successfully found victory in the first three matches of the season. Victories over Hajduk Split, NK Rudeš and most recently, NK Istra 1961 have given Osijek a table-topping nine points. After their tough 2-1 (3-1 agg.) defeat to Rangers FC, Osijek haven't looked back and top the table with a league-leading three … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Osijek Remains Perfect
HNL Week 2
By 17 CommentsRijeka tops the table this week with a +6 goal differential, which is all that separates it from Osijek, which is the only other club with two wins in this young season. Rijeka took care of business against visiting Inter Zaprešić, who remain without any points in the first two matches this year. The home side scored four goals against Inter, who started former … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
By 1 CommentNK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
By 33 CommentsDinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
By 12 CommentsSome unexpected results kicked off (pun intended) the season, which started Friday featuring Dinamo Zagreb hosting NK Rudeš. The match featured the first goal of the season, which was credited to Sadegh Moharami of Dinamo, who unfortunately scored for the wrong team. The own goal led to an early Rudeš lead, which they successfully defended through 90 minutes. Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
By 55 CommentsHajduk Split limped to victory against Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia Thursday evening. The Croatians were favored in the match, but finished the match with the minimum requirement for victory. The Ghana-born Italian international, Said Ahmed Said scored the game's lone goal in the 79th minute. Sofia finished the match with 10 men after Alexandar … [Read more...] about Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers