The third round of the SuperSport HNL was another good weekend filled with goals, fewer than before but with some dramatic games. Dinamo, Istra, Osijek, and Varaždin all won their home games, whilst Hajduk beat Gorica at the death away from home before a big first leg in the Conference League play-off on Thursday. So, let's get into the games. Dinamo 4-0 Rudeš: Rock, Paper, … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Varaždin and Osijek Continue Winning
Hajduk, Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff!
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Thursday was a great day for Croatian football as Hajduk Split and Rijeka got past the third qualifying round of the Conference League. This is the first time since 2017 that we have at least three sides in the play-off round of European competitions. Back then it was actually all four sides: Rijeka reached the Champions League play-off, while Dinamo, Osijek and Hajduk were in … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff!
Dinamo Zagreb Through To Champions League Playoff, Hajduk Women’s Side Make Europa Cup Draw!
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Dinamo Zagreb have beaten Kauno Žalgiris 7-1 on aggregate to proceed to the UEFA Champions League play-off round! Željko Sopić and his Lithuanian side drop down to the Europa League play-off. The second leg finished 2-1 Dinamo and was much tighter than expected as goalkeeper Ivan Filipović got sent off after a poor run-out where he collected a Žalgiris attacker in the 32nd … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Through To Champions League Playoff, Hajduk Women’s Side Make Europa Cup Draw!
HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
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The 2nd round of the SuperSport HNL saw only 4 matches played, as Rijeka - Dinamo was postponed because both teams did not have enough days to rest between their European matches. On Saturday, Rudeš got demolished 1-6 by Osijek and Lokomotiva beat a wasteful Gorica 3-1. Sunday saw Varaždin beat Slaven 1-4 away from home and Hajduk drop a win in the final moments vs. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
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After Dinamo Zagreb's massive 5-0 win over Kauno Žalgiris on Tuesday, ŽNK Hajduk Split played their first-ever game in Europe on Wednesday, facing and losing 3-2 to the slightly more experienced Austria Vienna. And on Thursday, Hajduk and Rijeka won their first legs vs. Žalgiris Vilnius and Ilves Tampere. Hajduk Women Put Up a Fight in First-Ever European Match Hajduk's … [Read more...] about Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
HNL Week 1: Hajduk’s Bad Week Continues
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The new SuperSport HNL season has gotten underway this weekend with some amazing matches and results. Dinamo beat Slaven Belupo 2-0 to start the opening weekend; Lokomotiva and Osijek followed the same path as they beat Istra and Gorica, respectively. On Sunday, Varaždin beat travelling Hajduk Split in a game of two halves, after which Rijeka took care of newly promoted … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Hajduk’s Bad Week Continues
Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
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It was a…meh week in Croatian football after the previous one, which was great. Dinamo Zagreb got past Thun in extra time in a 5-goal thriller in the second leg. Varaždin and Hajduk lost their 2nd legs; Varaždin is out of Europe, while Hajduk drops down to the Conference League 3rd qualifying round. Thankfully, Rijeka saved the coefficient from a complete embarrassment as they … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
Hajduk Stun Pafos As Croatia Sweeps First Legs In Europe!
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A brilliant night for Croatian football and our club coefficients! Three of our clubs played their first legs in the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League, respectively. Hajduk Split beat Pafos 2-0, Rijeka got a 1-0 win over Derry City, and Varaždin won a 3-2 thriller vs. a very physical Jablonec. Brilliant Hajduk: Best European Game since Vitoria … [Read more...] about Hajduk Stun Pafos As Croatia Sweeps First Legs In Europe!
One Down, Three To Go: Croatia’s European Week
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Dinamo Zagreb have drawn their UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round first leg against FC Thun in Switzerland. The final result was 1-1 after a very entertaining game that had chances on both ends of the pitch. The Thun goal came from Brighton Labeau in the 1st half, while Dinamo's Miha Zajc scored the equaliser with just a few minutes left. The second leg is on … [Read more...] about One Down, Three To Go: Croatia’s European Week
