Hajduk vs Lokomotiva (1-2) Hajduk drop a crucial three points in the title race to an inform Lokomotiva side that has been climbing the HNL table. An early red card against Dino Mikanović saw Hajduk play most of the match a man down. Robert Mudražija would end up being the hero for Lokomotiva, scoring two goals and leading his team to a 2-1 win over Hajduk. This gave the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 27: Hajduk Slip Up While Rijeka Extends Their Cushion In First Place
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Dinamo Blow 2-Goal 1st Leg Lead, Lose 5-1 In Greece To End European Season
By 48 CommentsAbsolute disaster for Dinamo. They took a 2-goal lead into their 2nd leg match against PAOK Thursday night in Greece, in the Conference League Round of 16. And instead of having their name in the hat for the quarterfinal draw Friday evening, their European season is now over. Dinamo did it to themselves and could not contain a PAOK team that came to play in the 1st half. … [Read more...] about Dinamo Blow 2-Goal 1st Leg Lead, Lose 5-1 In Greece To End European Season
HNL Week 26: Rijeka Stay On Top As Hajduk Keep Pace
By 12 CommentsRijeka 3-0 Osijek Rijeka held their spot at the top by making quick work out of Osijek on Sunday in a statement match that ended 3-0. Veldin Hodža was crucial for Rijeka on the night grabbing himself a hattrick, bringing his goal tally up to five this season. It is no surprise with performances like that to understand why he is a real prospect for Croatia and has gotten the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 26: Rijeka Stay On Top As Hajduk Keep Pace
Dinamo Beats PAOK 2-0 With 2 Goals From Petković!
By 43 CommentsDinamo will now take a 2-goal lead to Greece next week in the Conference League Round of 16. Petković is currently the goal scoring leader in UEFA Conference League with 7 goals. After taking down La Liga side Real Betis in the Conference League playoff round last week, Dinamo Zagreb will now battle Greek club PAOK in the Round of 16. This is definitely doable after earring … [Read more...] about Dinamo Beats PAOK 2-0 With 2 Goals From Petković!
HNL Week 25: Rijeka Win Late To Stay Top Of HNL, Hajduk Keep Pace
By 4 CommentsRijeka and Hajduk both held serve this weekend with wins over Varaždin and Istra, respectively. Hajduk remain one point behind 1st place Rijeka after narrowly defeating Istra. However, Dinamo's 1-1 draw in Osijek now puts them five points behind Rijeka with one game in hand. Rijeka host Osijek next week while Hajduk plays goes to Gorica. Rijeka 2-0 Varaždin Hajduk 1-0 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25: Rijeka Win Late To Stay Top Of HNL, Hajduk Keep Pace
Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
By 28 CommentsHajduk vs Varaždin (5-0) Hajduk hosted Varaždin at the Poljud for an important redemption match against the same Varaždin side they drew 1-1 against earlier in the week. This time a draw would not settle it as both times entered Tuesday vying for a spot in the semi-finals of the Croatian Cup. However, unlike Hajduk's lackluster draw earlier in the week with Varaždin, there … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
By 6 CommentsGame on! Dinamo shook up the HNL table Sunday with a last second win over Rjeka at Maksimir. Fran Brodić converted a 94' penalty kick to lift Dinamo to a 1-0 victory. With Hajduk dropping points on Saturday, that means Rijeka, Hajduk, and Dinamo are now all within three points of each other for the HNL crown. Dinamo will surely close that gap with their game in hand. With 12 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!
By 38 CommentsDinamo pulled off a miracle last week in Spain, defeating Real Betis 1-0 in the 1st leg of their Conference League playoff match. There weren't many chances on goal by either side but Petković was able to convert a 2nd half penalty kick to give Dinamo their first ever win on Spanish soil. If Dinamo can pull off a draw or better Thursday night at Maksimir, they will find … [Read more...] about Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!
HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win
By 5 CommentsNot much change at the top of the HNL table this week. Rijeka easily dismissed Lokomotiva 4-0 to stay two points in front of Hajduk. Hajduk needed two 2nd half goals to beat Rudeš on the road. Livaja opened the scoring off a header in front of the net. Rijeka 4-0 Lokomotiva Rudeš 0-2 Hajduk Slaven 1-1 Istra Osijek 3-0 Gorica Dinamo 1-0 Varaždin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win