Friday 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
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Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
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Real 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
Rijeka Secures Double in Cup Win
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The Croatian footballing world has been turned upside down. Not only has Dinamo Zagreb been bested in the HNL, giving up the championship for the first time in 12 years, they also gave way for the new champions, Rijeka, to win the Croatian double on Wednesday by relinquishing the Croatian Cup to them as well. Rijeka have been crowned kings of Croatia twice this month, … [Read more...] about Rijeka Secures Double in Cup Win
HISTORY MADE – Rijeka Crowned Champions
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History has been made. HNK Rijeka have clinched the top spot of the table with one wee to spare for the first time in Prva Liga history. Two goals from Mario Gavranovic and goals from Roman Bezjak and Dario Zuparic sealed the fate of the 2016/17 season. Dinamo Zagreb have long been the champions of Croatia, dominating the league title for more than a … [Read more...] about HISTORY MADE – Rijeka Crowned Champions
HNL Weeks 32 and 33: Rijeka Suffers First Loss, Remains on Top
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Rijeka suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of NK Lokomotiva on Saturday, May 6 at Kranjceviceva. The 1-0 loss was also the first tie Rijeka was held scoreless since November 2016 against Slaven Belupo. This was the first loss suffered by Rijeka since Slaven Belupo defeated them 3-0 on April 4, 2016. Rijeka bounced right back this past … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 32 and 33: Rijeka Suffers First Loss, Remains on Top
HNL Week 31
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After a two-match undefeated streak, Cibalia was slapped back into place by title-chasing Dinamo on Saturday evening. Dinamo’s frustration mounted over the last two weeks after dropping consecutive matches to Hajduk Split and Slaven Belupo. The lack of scoring built up to an unbearable pressure that led the Blues to blow on Saturday, blasting six goals on to the score … [Read more...] about HNL Week 31
The End Of An Era? Dinamo Downed Again, Rijeka Increase Lead
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Another shocking blow to Dinamo’s title hopes have furthered them from the top. The Cubs have already defied the odds, New England are champs, but now I may have brought a daughter into this world where Dinamo are not crowned kings of Croatia? Didn't think it could get THAT bad. But hey, at least the Pens may repeat! Dinamo found themselves on the wrong side of … [Read more...] about The End Of An Era? Dinamo Downed Again, Rijeka Increase Lead
HNL Week 27: Battle for the Top Continues
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Dinamo Zagreb escaped from Rujevica with a point on Saturday thanks to the acrobatic skill of Soudani and the goalkeeping prowess of Dominik Livković. Rijeka remain on top after the draw, but are certainly not satisfied with splitting the points with second-place Dinamo. The first 30 minutes were dominated by Rijeka, who threw everything they had at the young Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 27: Battle for the Top Continues
HNL Week 25
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Dinamo Zagreb ended the weekend with another routine win in Istra, thanks to one goal from Soudani and two goals from Amir Hodžić. Soudani scored first in the 18th minute after some quick footwork and a precision shot that fund the back of the net. Hodžić followed up the goal with one of his own in the 52nd minute. He doubled his tally in the 90th minute and chipped … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25
