Dinamo survived by the skin of their teeth today at Maksimir, scrounging up a 1-1 draw against Skenderbeu with a 94th minute goal by Angelo Henriquez. Dinamo went down in the 37th minute and were unable to answer back for over an hour of play. Fortunately the Modri found a goal to keep the match even heading into the return leg in Albania next … [Read more...] about Dinamo Escape With Draw; Osijek Falls To Wien, Hajduk to Everton
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HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
By 1 CommentIs it too early to congratulate Dinamo Zagreb on regaining the Croatian Crown? Five weeks into the 2017/18 season and Dinamo already hols a three-point cushion on the second-place team, Hajduk. Dinamo has already faced Croatia's toughest challengers and have emerged nearly unscathed. In a three-week span, Dinamo drew Osijek and defeated both Rijeka and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
Dinamo Defeat Hajduk, Rijeka Falls in Osijek
By 11 CommentsIt was a nightmare day for Rijeka, who finished the 1-0 loss with eight men on the field after two sending-offs and a late injury left the team depleted. Osijek got on the board early with a penalty scored by Borna Barisic in the 18th minute. Rijeka settled into desperation mode early, losing captain Filip Bradaric to an injury in the first half, who was replaced by Mate … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Hajduk, Rijeka Falls in Osijek
Rijeka, Hajduk Unlucky In Draw While Dinamo, Osijek Look To Make Noise
By 32 CommentsUEFA Playoff Round Draws: HNK Rijeka vs. Olympiakos in Champions League HNK Hajduk Split vs. Éverton in Europa League GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs. Skenderbeu in Europa League NK Osijek vs. Austria Wien in Europa League Dinamo and Osijek are expected to progress to the group stage while this could be the end of the road for Hajduk. Win or lose, Rijeka will be … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk Unlucky In Draw While Dinamo, Osijek Look To Make Noise
Four Croatian Clubs Advance in Europe
By 20 CommentsWe now know all four Croatian clubs competing in Europe will head to the play off round of their perspective tournaments. Rijeka defeated Salzburg yesterday, while Osijek, Dinamo, and Hajduk blazed through PSV, ODD, and Brondby, respectively. No goals were scored in Dinamo's nail-biter today, as they finished their 90 minutes with a scoreless draw. They … [Read more...] about Four Croatian Clubs Advance in Europe
HNL Week 3: Rijeka, Hajduk Win While Dinamo Draw In Osijek
By 30 CommentsHNK Rijeka extended their 2017 3-match win streak Friday while Dinamo Zagreb drew 1-1 to a 'full of confidence' Osijek side this weekend. Rijeka defeated NK Istra 1961 2-0 at Rujevica and take sole possession of first place with Dinamo's draw. Rijeka have 9 points with Dinamo and Hajduk behind them with 7. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Rijeka, Hajduk Win While Dinamo Draw In Osijek
Hajduk, Osijek Move On In Europa League
By 1 CommentHajduk Split finished what they started one week ago in Croatia. After a 1-0 defeat of Levski Sofia from Dugopolje in the Europa League 2nd qualifying round, Hajduk came from behind Thursday night in Bulgaria to cap a 3-1 aggregate win. Levski would find their much needed equalizer in the 69th minute of play but two late Hajduk goals inside the final 10 minutes would cap off … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Osijek Move On In Europa League
HNL Kicks off 2017/2018 Season
By 5 CommentsFriday saw the return of the HNL for its 27th season (now called the Hrvatski Telekom Prva Liga). Dinamo’s Sammir returned to China, NK Rudeš has joined the Prva Liga, and Inter’s Vlatko Blažević has been called the “New Jamie Vardy” after scoring two goals in his debut. A lot has happened since Rijeka was crowed champions. Keep up with the latest news here. Inter … [Read more...] about HNL Kicks off 2017/2018 Season
Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
By 97 CommentsReal Madrid have barely been champions of Europe for two weeks and the 2017/18 European season is ready to begin. The first and second qualifying rounds have been drawn in both the Champions and Europa Leagues and Croatians have received some very favorable opponents. HNK Rijeka will enter the second round of Champions League qualifying after wining the HNL this … [Read more...] about Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set