Dinamo vs Osijek (2-0) Dinamo and Osijek both fought hard for points on Saturday's season opener at Osijek's Opus Arena, with Dinamo pulling through in the later minutes of the match with Kulenović and Stojković scoring two late goals in the last 15 minutes of the match. Both Dinamo and Osijek are looking for rebound seasons, after Dinamo slipped up on last seasons HNL … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Dinamo, Rijeka Find Last Minute Braces; Hajduk Survives Istra
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Hajduk Survive Zira Scare In Extra Time, Qualify For Next Round
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Hajduk pulled a “Hajduk” Thursday night at Poljud allowing Zira to equalize in 93rd minute injury time. However, Benrahou scored a fantastic free kick from 20 yards in extra time to send Hajduk through to the Conference League 3rd qualifying round: 3-2 on aggregate. Hajduk never makes things easy this early in the season. Ante Rebić was in attendance at Poljud. The 31 year-old … [Read more...] about Hajduk Survive Zira Scare In Extra Time, Qualify For Next Round
Varaždin Beat Portuguese Side Santa Clara, Hajduk Draw Zira In 1st Leg Of Conference League Qualifying
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The Croatian clubs are off in Conference League qualifying before the HNL season kicks off August 3rd. Varaždin pulled off a HUGE win against Portuguese side Santa Clara Thursday night in Croatia; winning 2-1 through Dabro's 85th minute goal in front of a home crowd; which ricocheted off the wall from 32 yards out and spun into goal. Santa Clara finished 5th in Portugal last … [Read more...] about Varaždin Beat Portuguese Side Santa Clara, Hajduk Draw Zira In 1st Leg Of Conference League Qualifying
Luka Vušković Is Ready Now: A Star In The Making For Tottenham & Croatia
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Luka Vušković stole the spotlight in his Tottenham debut during the club’s first preseason match of the summer, proving once again why he is one of the most exciting young prospects in world football. The 18-year-old entered the match in the 46th minute against Reading and completely changed it. Just three minutes later, he assisted the opening goal. Four minutes after that, in … [Read more...] about Luka Vušković Is Ready Now: A Star In The Making For Tottenham & Croatia
Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
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Earlier this week, Ivan Rakitić officially announced his retirement from professional football, closing the book on a career that deserves far more celebration than it ever received. The Croatian midfielder, who quietly returned to Hajduk Split to finish his career, has now stepped away from the pitch at age 37. In doing so, he leaves behind a legacy of grace, grit, and gross … [Read more...] about Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
Rijeka, Dinamo Hold Serve In Round 34, 2 Matches Remain
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Three match days remaining in the HNL season. Rijeka lead Dinamo by one point and Hajduk by three. Will anything change this weekend? Rijeka head down the coast to take on Šibenik Saturday. That should be a win for Rijeka but they have been anything but good lately. They only have two wins in their past five matches. Dinamo host Slaven Saturday and have been red hot over … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Dinamo Hold Serve In Round 34, 2 Matches Remain
Perišić: From Poljud To Prosperous PSV
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What could have been at Poljud this season. This was the year Hajduk was supposed to win the HNL...for the first time in 20 years. With or without Perišić. Instead, the Croatian legend was ousted from his hometown club after only four matches played by a manager (Gattuso) who may only make it one season in Split. (Let's see what happens this summer and where Hajduk … [Read more...] about Perišić: From Poljud To Prosperous PSV
Rijeka Stay Top, Dinamo Jump Hajduk After 3-1 Win At Poljud! Has Hajduk Officially Bottled Their Season?
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Oh my... Dinamo someway, somehow are back on top of the Croatian table...for the time being. Dinamo have turned the entire HNL race upside with a huge 3-1 win at Poljud Saturday night. Pending the Rijeka result Sunday, Dinamo may control their own destiny down the final stretch which is absolutely insane if you saw their 8-point deficit only one month ago. -what the hell … [Read more...] about Rijeka Stay Top, Dinamo Jump Hajduk After 3-1 Win At Poljud! Has Hajduk Officially Bottled Their Season?
Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
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Does anyone want to take the title this year? Because it is easily up for grabs! In a season where uncertainty has been the theme, the story continued Wednesday night all across Croatia. Rijeka lost at home to Osijek. Hajduk lost at home to Istra. And Dinamo couldn't score on the road against Gorica. The question is: is this the most exciting season we've seen from Croatian … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
