As a whole, how is Croatian football doing top to bottom the past few years? I'm not just talking about the Vatreni on the international side of things, but I'm including the entire HNL as well as HNL clubs playing in Europe. Across the board, is Croatian football meeting expectations, exceeding expectations, or not meeting expectations at all for you? Let's start with Luka … [Read more...] about The Current State Of Croatian Football: Good, Bad, OK???
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Hajduk Defeat Vitoria (3-2 agg.) To Book Spot vs. Villareal In Final Round Of Conference League Qualifying!
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Hajduk Split are one step closer to Conference League football! After a 3-1 victory at Poljud vs. Vitoria, Hajduk managed to hold onto their aggregate lead in the return leg and progress to the fourth round of UECL qualifying. Although it wasn't the best performance from Hajduk, their defense held strong after conceding a beautiful goal in the fifth minute of leg two. Lovre … [Read more...] about Hajduk Defeat Vitoria (3-2 agg.) To Book Spot vs. Villareal In Final Round Of Conference League Qualifying!
Markus, CroatiaU14, Graninho Predict The 2022/23 HNL Season!
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Last season was a great one for the HNL. We saw Hajduk, for the first time in half a decade, put pressure atop the Croatian table. Osijek continued to impress as a top-three club under Bjelica’s management. But in the end, mighty Dinamo clinched yet another HNL championship. But what was different this time around is that Croatians around the globe got to witness an exciting … [Read more...] about Markus, CroatiaU14, Graninho Predict The 2022/23 HNL Season!
Hajduk Thump Vitoria 3-1 In First Leg Of Conference League Qualifiers
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What a phenomenal performance by Hajduk Split on home soil! After conceding in the 61st minute of the match, Hajduk bounced back with three second half goals to take the first leg against Vitoria in Conference League qualifying! In front of a wonderful Poljud crowd, Hajduk completely controlled the match with 54% possession and 6 shots on target while holding Vitoria to … [Read more...] about Hajduk Thump Vitoria 3-1 In First Leg Of Conference League Qualifiers
Conference League: Hajduk Split Vs. Vitoria – Match Preview W/ Club Insider
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European football is back at Poljud! Hajduk Split are set to host Portuguese side Vitoria S.C. in European Conference League qualifiers on Thursday at 3 P.M. ET. The winner of the two legs will face Spanish side Villarreal in the next round of qualification - an extremely unlucky draw. Hajduk insider Pave Alebić spoke with CroatianSports ahead of the club's massive matchup … [Read more...] about Conference League: Hajduk Split Vs. Vitoria – Match Preview W/ Club Insider
Luka Vušković: The World’s Best 15 Year-Old Footballer
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The world's most outstanding 15 year-old footballer is none other than Croatia's own, Luka Vušković. Despite being born in 2007, Vušković has already proven to be the brightest star in Hajduk Split's academy. The young center-back dominates the pitch defensively with his extreme size (195 cm, 6'4), unreal athleticism, and incredible anticipation. Believe it or not, he is … [Read more...] about Luka Vušković: The World’s Best 15 Year-Old Footballer
Hajduk Beats Rijeka 3-1 To Win Croatian Cup
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Silverware is back in Split for the first time since 2013! A magnificent two-goal performance by former Croatia international Dario Melnjak has led Hajduk to their seventh Croatian Cup title. The atmosphere at Stadion Poljud was electric as the Bili defeated Rijeka 3-1 in the domestic tournament's grand finale. Hajduk supporters rushed the pitch following the final whistle, … [Read more...] about Hajduk Beats Rijeka 3-1 To Win Croatian Cup
HNL: Hajduk & Osijek Drop Points, Dinamo One Step Closer To Another Trophy
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For a split second, things were looking very shaky for Dinamo in their campaign for Prva Liga gold. Hajduk stunned them at Poljud, and Osijek sat only two points behind them in the league table. Dinamo went on to fire their manager, Zeljko Kopić, and replace him with the notorious Ante Čačić. Everything was falling apart for the club at the worst time possible. However, this … [Read more...] about HNL: Hajduk & Osijek Drop Points, Dinamo One Step Closer To Another Trophy
Hajduk Shakes Up HNL Title Race With 1-0 Win Over Dinamo
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Hajduk did the unthinkable. They beat Dinamo Zagreb in an important match. Let me repeat that one more time. Hajduk beat Dinamo in an important match. Crazy, I know! (And this is coming from a Hajdukovac) With only five matches remaining in the HNL season, Hajduk Split just shook up the title race in Croatia Wednesday night in front of a packed Stadion Poljud. After a … [Read more...] about Hajduk Shakes Up HNL Title Race With 1-0 Win Over Dinamo
