Hajduk Split were able to bounce back after a tough loss to Slovenian club, FC Kopar yesterday at Poljud, beating them 4-1, winning the tie overall with a 6-4 aggregate score. Tomislav Kis wasted no time after the start of the match, and scored the opening goal in the second minute. Newcomer, Jefferson de Jesus Santos, a native of Brazil, scored his first goal as … [Read more...] about Hajduk is Lone Croatian Club to Advance in Europa League
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Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
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Dinamo Zagreb redeemed themselves yesterday after the embarrassing 1-1 draw to Fola Esch on home soil last week. The Modri rolled into Luxembourg on Wednesday, this time with a coach released from prison who could lead them to victory. Marko Pjaca scored a double to put Dinamo up 2-0 by the end of the first half, and Marko Rog scored his debut goal to finish the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in Champions League While Europa League Continues
HNL Week Two: Osijek on Top
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NK Osijek fought off Dinamo for an important draw that kept Osijek at the top of the table. An attendance of 5,000 saw Tomislav Radotić score in the 11th minute for Osijek, but the lead was short lived thanks for a 15th minute goal from Soudani. The two goals came only minutes apart, but were the only goals scored in Osijek this weekend. The teams split the … [Read more...] about HNL Week Two: Osijek on Top
Dinamo Final: 1-1; Hajduk, Lokomotiva, and Rijeka Take Stage
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After Dinamo Zagreb's unfortunate performance last night, drawing 1-1 in their first leg of Champions League play against CS Fola Esch, three other Croatian clubs will be in the spotlight today in efforts to regain the dignity the country deserves in the sport. The second round of Europa League qualifying begins today and kicks off with Hajduk Split playing against … [Read more...] about Dinamo Final: 1-1; Hajduk, Lokomotiva, and Rijeka Take Stage
HNL Returns: Highlights, Stories, and Europa League Updates
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The HNL has made its triumphant return this weekend, and started out with the latest installment of the Eternal Derby. Dinamo Zagreb took on Hajduk Split at Maksimir Stadium Sunday and played to a close 1-1 draw. But on Sunday, the match was not at the forefront of thought; Sunday was a day for celebration for not just fans of Dinamo, but for fans of soccer in … [Read more...] about HNL Returns: Highlights, Stories, and Europa League Updates
Europa League Round 1: Lokomotiva Victorious, Hajduk Disappoints
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European football is back and so is the Hajduk everyone knows (and maybe love). The Bili traveled to Estonia to take on JK Sillamae Kalev and were slated to take home an easy three points, but ended with a very disappointing 1-1 draw. Hajduk took the lead early thanks to a penalty kick that Mijo Caktaš cleverly chipped in as the goalkeeper helplessly dove to his … [Read more...] about Europa League Round 1: Lokomotiva Victorious, Hajduk Disappoints
Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
By 85 CommentsThe draws of the European tournaments have been set and clubs that hail from Croatia have faired very well and are expected to advance. Dinamo Zagreb was paired up with Luxembourg champions, CS Fola Esch. Dinamo last played the team in Champions League qualifiers two years ago and dominated the team with a 5-0 win. Dinamo will have first honors of … [Read more...] about Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
HNL Week 36: Relegation, Promotion, and More! Final Week of HNL
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Dinamo Zagreb have become the first team in Croatia’s Prva Liga to remain undefeated through the entire season with their final win coming on Saturday against Rijeka. Two goals by Marko Pjaca and one goal for both Jeremy Taravel and Soudani brought the game to its 4-0 final score, giving Dinamo 88 points on the season and topping the league with ease. Dinamo ended … [Read more...] about HNL Week 36: Relegation, Promotion, and More! Final Week of HNL
HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
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The fight is over -- though it was about as close and predictable as Mayweather-Pacquiao turned out to be -- for the top of the table as Dinamo Zagreb win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Croatian First League title. Only one day before Chesea FC were crowned kings of the English Premier League, Dinamo entered Split to face RNK Split at Park Mladeži and showed no mercy … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32 – Dinamo Reign Supreme, Relegation Battle Heats Up
