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
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HNL Week 2: Dinamo, Hajduk Sit On Top After Back-t0-Back Wins To Open HNL Season
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Dinamo vs Vukovar (3-0)) Dinamo returned back to Zagreb following a 2-0 victory over Osijek last matchweek and on Friday easily dispatched HNL newcomers, Vukovar, with a 3-0 finish at the Maksimir. Dinamo's return to Zagreb saw them put on a clinic against Vukovar, having three different scorers in the match and maintaining a dominant 72% of the possession in the match. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Dinamo, Hajduk Sit On Top After Back-t0-Back Wins To Open HNL Season
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 Roar Back In 2nd Half To Defeat Dinamo Tirana 2-1 In 1st League Of Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round
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Hajduk come from behind to beat Dinamo Tirana 2-1 in the 1st leg of their Conference League 3rd round qualifying match! After a disastrous 1st half that saw Hajduk miss golden chances in front of the net and Tirana score a rocket from 25 yards out…it was ALL Hajduk in the 2nd half. Krovinović sent a beautiful cross to Durdov for an easy header to equalize. Sanyang … [Read more...] about Hajduk Roar Back In 2nd Half To Defeat Dinamo Tirana 2-1 In 1st League Of Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round
Rijeka Fall To Shelbourne In Disastrous Opener For Europa League Qualifying
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Rijeka remain winless in European play this season continuing their three game losing streak at home to Irish side Shelbourne, finishing the match 2-1. Both sides opened the match slowly with few legitimate chances in the opening half. Rijeka however in the 56th minute, found themselves in front when Janković netted home a penalty, off a controversial call due to the Shelbourne … [Read more...] about Rijeka Fall To Shelbourne In Disastrous Opener For Europa League Qualifying
HNL Week 1: Dinamo, Rijeka Find Last Minute Braces; Hajduk Survives Istra
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Dinamo vs Osijek (2-0) Dinamo and Osijek both fought hard for points on Saturday's season opener at Osijek's Opus Arena, with Dinamo pulling through in the later minutes of the match with Kulenović and Stojković scoring two late goals in the last 15 minutes of the match. Both Dinamo and Osijek are looking for rebound seasons, after Dinamo slipped up on last seasons HNL … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Dinamo, Rijeka Find Last Minute Braces; Hajduk Survives Istra
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
