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After a slow start in Champions League qualifying this campaign, Rijeka can "right the ship" Thursday night in Greece with a draw or better to book a Europa League ticket. The reigning Croatian champions defeated Greek side PAOK 1-0 last week in Rijeka and are now 90 minutes away from joining Dinamo in Europe's 2nd tier tournament. If they do not get past PAOK, Conference … [Read more...] about Rijeka Head To Conference League After 5-0 Loss To PAOK

The Croatian champions opened up their Europa League playoff round with a 1-0 1st leg home victory over Greek side PAOK Thursday night. If they can win/draw next week in Greece, Rijeka will join Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa ‘League Phase’ which means 8 games in Europe this year. This would be phenomenal for coefficient rankings across the board for Croatian clubs playing in … [Read more...] about Rijeka Win Big In 1st Leg Playoff vs. PAOK

These are must see highlights! You have to be kidding me if you are a Rijeka fan. First, Toni Fruk bangs in a volley from 20 yards out in the 1st half. Then Tiago Dantas absolutely obliterates the ball from what looked like 35 yards to hit the back of the net. To top that off, Ante Orec, who committed the foul to give Shelbourne their penalty scores in the 90th minute with a … [Read more...] about Rijeka Secure European Berth After Coming Back To Defeat Shelbourne 3-1

Rijeka remain winless in European play this season continuing their three game losing streak at home to Irish side Shelbourne, finishing the match 2-1. Both sides opened the match slowly with few legitimate chances in the opening half. Rijeka however in the 56th minute, found themselves in front when Janković netted home a penalty, off a controversial call due to the Shelbourne … [Read more...] about Rijeka Fall To Shelbourne In Disastrous Opener For Europa League Qualifying