Dinamo vs Istra (5-0) Dinamo took off and recorded a statement win on Friday against Istra in the opening day match of the 2024/25 HNL campaign. Jakirović and his squad wasted no time setting the tempo for what caliber of a team they will be this season. With the HNL seeming to be even more openly contested this season, Dinamo's 5-0 thrashing of Istra for now has put to rest … [Read more...] about HNL Match Week 1: Dinamo And Rijeka Set The Pace For The HNL Title Fight
HNL
ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
By 23 CommentsThe Sinković brothers (Valent & Martin) win gold again! The Zagreb-born rowers took the gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics in the coxless pair rowing competition. This is the 3rd straight Olympics the brothers have taken gold in! If there was ever a rowing dynasty, this is it. The medal puts Croatia on two goals and one bronze after the first week of competition in … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk
By 97 CommentsOne of Croatia's most prolific and legendary midfielders, Ivan Rakitić, who was instrumental in the Vatreni's 2018 World Cup run will play in Croatia at the club level for the first time in his career. After around a month of speculation Rakitić has officially joined Hajduk Split and will reunite with former Vatreni teammate, Ivan Perišić. Dnevnik reports that Rakitić has … [Read more...] about Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk
Rakitić To Leave Saudi League For Hajduk?
By 164 CommentsThere has been breaking news from Saudi Arabia that Croatia legend Ivan Rakitić is keen to leave Al-Shabab in the Saudi League; and his next stop very well may be Split. Hajduk are currently seen as the favorites to sign the 36-year old midfielder after just six months in the Saudi Pro League. According to Dnevnik, Rakitić has given a verbal commitment and desire to join Hajduk … [Read more...] about Rakitić To Leave Saudi League For Hajduk?
Perišić Scores Blistering Volley For 1st HNL Goal!
By 28 CommentsOh my Ivan Perišić, take a bow! In his very first start for Hajduk Split since returning from knee surgery, Perišić volleyed home a left-footed strike from 13 yards out to level the match between Hajduk and Istra. Hajduk's season has been over for weeks but all eyes have been on Perišić to see his match fitness. Is this the moment we were all praying for to see if Perišić … [Read more...] about Perišić Scores Blistering Volley For 1st HNL Goal!
Dinamo Come Back To Defeat Rijeka 2-1, Control 4-Point Lead With Only 3 Matches Remaining In HNL Race
By 43 CommentsBruno Petković scored a fantastic free kick from 20 yards out to help Dinamo come from behind to defeat Rijeka 2-1! With the win, Dinamo now hold a 4-point lead on Rijeka will only 3 matches remaining in the Prva Liga season. The crown is all but theirs. This will be a huge disappointment for Rijeka as Dinamo did not have a shot on goal until the 75th minute. 89': Hoxha … [Read more...] about Dinamo Come Back To Defeat Rijeka 2-1, Control 4-Point Lead With Only 3 Matches Remaining In HNL Race
HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!
By 2 CommentsRijeka balked in Zagreb Sunday losing 3-1 to Lokomotiva, which gives the HNL top spot to Dinamo with four matches remaining in the season. Dinamo now carry a 1-point lead on Rijeka going into their May 5th match against each other in Rijeka. A draw is now a positive result for Dinamo as opposed to the other way around before this weekend kicked off. Lokomotiva 3-1 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!
HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
By Leave a CommentDinamo closed the gap on Rijeka with their game in hand earlier in the week; beating Varaždin 2-1. With both clubs winning on Sunday, Rijeka will keep their 2-point advantage on Dinamo going into the last five matches of the HNL season. Marko Pjaca scored the game winner for Rijeka in a 3-0 win over Gorica with a header from hip height. Pjaca now has five goals, five assists in … [Read more...] about HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo
HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo
By 2 CommentsDinamo did what they needed to Saturday to apply some pressure on Rijeka. However, Rijeka easily handled business on Sunday in a 2-0 win over Istra. Status quo remains at the top of the HNL table. Rijeka hold a 5-point lead with Dinamo still having a game in hand. Istra 0-2 Rijeka Gorica 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb Hajduk 1-2 Osijek Varaždin 0-2 Lokomotiva Rudeš … [Read more...] about HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo