Rijeka tops the table this week with a +6 goal differential, which is all that separates it from Osijek, which is the only other club with two wins in this young season. Rijeka took care of business against visiting Inter Zaprešić, who remain without any points in the first two matches this year. The home side scored four goals against Inter, who started former … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2
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Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
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NK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
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Dinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
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Some unexpected results kicked off (pun intended) the season, which started Friday featuring Dinamo Zagreb hosting NK Rudeš. The match featured the first goal of the season, which was credited to Sadegh Moharami of Dinamo, who unfortunately scored for the wrong team. The own goal led to an early Rudeš lead, which they successfully defended through 90 minutes. Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
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Hajduk Split limped to victory against Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia Thursday evening. The Croatians were favored in the match, but finished the match with the minimum requirement for victory. The Ghana-born Italian international, Said Ahmed Said scored the game's lone goal in the 79th minute. Sofia finished the match with 10 men after Alexandar … [Read more...] about Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
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The Croatian domination of the footballing world continues in style. Dinamo Zagreb displayed a different class of football against an unsuspecting Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Tuesday evening, who left Zagreb after a five-goal thumping. The second leg of the second leg of the Champions Leg qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, July 31 Goals scorers ranged from … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
Back To Business As Usual
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Hidden in the shadow of Croatia's successful summer in Russia, the Europa and Champions League qualifiers have begun and have showed no club, player, or supporter is jaded from the emotionally-draining month experienced by us all. On the contrary; players seemed eager to kick off the summer domestic play and have begun training for the start of the 2018/19 Prva Liga … [Read more...] about Back To Business As Usual
Dinamo Defeat Hajduk 1-0 In Cup Controversy, Secure Domestic Double
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One season after showing they were human, Dinamo Zagreb restored the status quo in Croatia; defeating Hajduk 1-0 in the Croatian Cup Final Wednesday night, giving them the "domestic double" after already winning the league. Former Rijeka star Mario Gavranović was the difference in the match, scoring on a 55th minute defensive blunder by Hajduk. But the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Hajduk 1-0 In Cup Controversy, Secure Domestic Double
Dinamo: Return of the Champions; Relegation Goes to Wire; Gorica Promoted
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For the 19th time in Prva Liga history, Dinamo Zagreb have been crowned kings of Croatian football. After a one-year absence, Dinamo regained their title, leaving the former champs, Rijeka, in second place, three points behind. Dinamo's winning season was not as prolific as in previous years; no, the Modri found themselves seven losses (They lost to Rudes … [Read more...] about Dinamo: Return of the Champions; Relegation Goes to Wire; Gorica Promoted
