One of Croatia's most prolific and legendary midfielders, Ivan Rakitić, who was instrumental in the Vatreni's 2018 World Cup run will play in Croatia at the club level for the first time in his career. After around a month of speculation Rakitić has officially joined Hajduk Split and will reunite with former Vatreni teammate, Ivan Perišić. Dnevnik reports that Rakitić has … [Read more...] about Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk
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Dinamo Come Back To Defeat Rijeka 2-1, Control 4-Point Lead With Only 3 Matches Remaining In HNL Race
By 43 CommentsBruno Petković scored a fantastic free kick from 20 yards out to help Dinamo come from behind to defeat Rijeka 2-1! With the win, Dinamo now hold a 4-point lead on Rijeka will only 3 matches remaining in the Prva Liga season. The crown is all but theirs. This will be a huge disappointment for Rijeka as Dinamo did not have a shot on goal until the 75th minute. 89': Hoxha … [Read more...] about Dinamo Come Back To Defeat Rijeka 2-1, Control 4-Point Lead With Only 3 Matches Remaining In HNL Race
HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!
By 2 CommentsRijeka balked in Zagreb Sunday losing 3-1 to Lokomotiva, which gives the HNL top spot to Dinamo with four matches remaining in the season. Dinamo now carry a 1-point lead on Rijeka going into their May 5th match against each other in Rijeka. A draw is now a positive result for Dinamo as opposed to the other way around before this weekend kicked off. Lokomotiva 3-1 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!
HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
By Leave a CommentDinamo closed the gap on Rijeka with their game in hand earlier in the week; beating Varaždin 2-1. With both clubs winning on Sunday, Rijeka will keep their 2-point advantage on Dinamo going into the last five matches of the HNL season. Marko Pjaca scored the game winner for Rijeka in a 3-0 win over Gorica with a header from hip height. Pjaca now has five goals, five assists in … [Read more...] about HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
By 2 CommentsDinamo did what they needed to Saturday to apply some pressure on Rijeka. However, Rijeka easily handled business on Sunday in a 2-0 win over Istra. Status quo remains at the top of the HNL table. Rijeka hold a 5-point lead with Dinamo still having a game in hand. Istra 0-2 Rijeka Gorica 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb Hajduk 1-2 Osijek Varaždin 0-2 Lokomotiva Rudeš … [Read more...] about HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
HNL Week 29: Rijeka Defeat Hajduk To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
By 4 CommentsRijeka 1-0 Hajduk Rijeka all but ended Hajduk's season on Sunday while keeping their 5-point lead on 2nd place Dinamo Zagreb. It was Croatia international Marco Pašalić who scored the lone goal of the match. Even with their comfortable lead atop the HNL table, Rijeka are still not out of the woods yet with seven matches in the season. Dinamo have a game in hand and travel … [Read more...] about HNL Week 29: Rijeka Defeat Hajduk To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
Chaos In Split! Torcida Clash With Police
By 45 CommentsAfter the match versus Dinamo Wednesday night in Split, chaos broke out as Torcida rushed onto the pitch in an attempt to instigate a fight the BBB. According to Dalmatinski Portal, most of the Hajduk and Dinamo players rushed to the locker room as police halted Torcida’s advance to the pitch; keeping them away from the BBB. From there, Torcida began throwing objects such as … [Read more...] about Chaos In Split! Torcida Clash With Police
Croatian Cup: Hajduk Suffer Back-to-Back Defeats At Poljud This Week vs. Dinamo
By 16 CommentsDinamo pulled through on Thursday with yet another victory at Poljud over Hajduk in another closely contested 1-0 win. Sandro Kulenović scored the only goal of the match off a shot that was deflected by Hajduk goalkeeper Lovre Kalinić into a dangerous area. Shortly after, Lovre Kalinić was subbed off with an injury, forcing a previously hurt Ivan Lučić to come in and step up … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup: Hajduk Suffer Back-to-Back Defeats At Poljud This Week vs. Dinamo
Petković Goal All But Ends Hajduk’s Title Run, Dinamo Wins 1-0 To Control Own Destiny
By 31 CommentsBruno Petković, Dinamo's star and captain, came to the rescue today giving life to Dinamo's title charge while simultaneously blowing up Hajduk's season. Despite having fewer chances at Poljud in a hostile environment, Dinamo stepped up to the challenge and walked away from Split all taking three points with them. The road to victory was not easy for Dinamo. Hajduk created tons … [Read more...] about Petković Goal All But Ends Hajduk’s Title Run, Dinamo Wins 1-0 To Control Own Destiny