The 10th Round of the SuperSport HNL was entertaining once again; no exquisite goals this round, sadly, but goals definitely weren't lacking, as we had VAR drama and another red card for Rudeš, a late winner at Poljud and a semi-dominant trashing from Dinamo, which we haven't seen in a while. The weekend opened in Velika Gorica as Rijeka came to face the 9th-placed … [Read more...] about HNL Week 10: Hajduk Continues Their Remarkable Week!
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Hajduk Topple Ajax & Dinamo Beat Anderlecht!
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Thursday was a huge night for Croatian football in Europe. Hajduk Split finally ended a 16-year wait for a European league-phase match in the best possible way, beating the legendary Ajax at Poljud, while Dinamo Zagreb needed a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to see off Anderlecht at Maksimir. Two tense, scrappy, occasionally chaotic matches — and two wins for our clubs to show … [Read more...] about Hajduk Topple Ajax & Dinamo Beat Anderlecht!
HNL Week 9: Hajduk Split Sink Dinamo Zagreb
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Round 9 of the SuperSport HNL gave us a waterlogged ending to the Eternal Derby that was closer to water polo than football, a Slaven Belupo demolition of Rijeka and a relegation six-pointer that did exactly what it says on the tin. It was a weekend of big swings and amazing goals. First game takes us to Velika Gorica, where the bottom two met in a match neither could afford to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 9: Hajduk Split Sink Dinamo Zagreb
Hajduk Beats Dinamo 2-1 At Poljud!
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FULL-TIME! The last 10 or so minutes were played in shambolic conditions but Hajduk kept their lead and win the first Eternal Derby of the season! 71': Now Hajduk with a great chance, Bamba once again involved as he delivers a cross across the box to the far post. Šotiček is unable to stay on his feet due to the slippery pitch and a great chance goes begging. 70': Game … [Read more...] about Hajduk Beats Dinamo 2-1 At Poljud!
HNL Week 8: Drama, Red Cards and a Power Cut
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Round 8 of the SuperSport HNL produced late drama, two straight reds, a stadium blackout, a bicycle kick, a first win of the season and the first Adriatic Derby of the campaign. Fair to say it was a great weekend, but it will be overshadowed by the referees whose calls this week were very much up for debate or just flat-out wrong. First game leads us to Velika Gorica, where … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8: Drama, Red Cards and a Power Cut
HNL Week 7: Dinamo Lose 1st Match Since November!
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Round 7 of the SuperSport HNL was hectic and produced another great weekend (and Monday) of football. Osijek shocked Dinamo in the very first game of the round, Rijeka were unable to beat Lokomotiva, Hajduk kept their top spot, and in the last match we got a thriller between Gorica and Varaždin. Osijek 4-2 Dinamo: Osijek Stun the Champions to Go Top Osijek (4-1-4-1): … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7: Dinamo Lose 1st Match Since November!
LIVE FROM POLJUD! Hajduk Defeat Slaven Belupo 1-0 To Go Top Of Table!
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Lovre Nikolac reporting live from Poljud, Hajduk Split faces off against Slaven Belupo in the SuperSport HNL 7th round. The Split side have a chance to take the top spot after losing it shortly after Osijek beat Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday. Hajduk (4-2-3-1): Silić – Acapandié, Marešić, Raçi, Hrgović – Del Moral, Pajaziti – Bamba, Dalisson, Šotiček – Šego Slaven Belupo … [Read more...] about LIVE FROM POLJUD! Hajduk Defeat Slaven Belupo 1-0 To Go Top Of Table!
HNL Week 6: Hajduk Take Top Spot, Dinamo Scrape By, Osijek Humbled In Croatian Cup
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Round 6 of the SuperSport HNL delivered a bit of everything: a unexpected stalemate between two great goalscoring sides, Dinamo struggling against Gorica, Osijek shooting themselves in the foot, Hajduk continuing their top form and Silvijo Čabraja returning to the league with a bang at the Ivan Kušek Apaš stadium. Varaždin 0-0 Istra 1961: The Woodwork Says No Varaždin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6: Hajduk Take Top Spot, Dinamo Scrape By, Osijek Humbled In Croatian Cup
HNL Week 5: A Draw for Dinamo, Big Signings for Hajduk and Dinamo
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The 5th round of the SuperSport HNL happened last weekend and on Monday, but this week I'll focus slightly less on the games, as they were pretty straightforward, apart from Istra - Dinamo, which drew 2-2. I'll quickly go over the matches and then get into the transfer business of the Croatian clubs, with special focus on Hajduk and Dinamo, who are working hard to improve their … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: A Draw for Dinamo, Big Signings for Hajduk and Dinamo
