Rijeka and Hajduk both held serve this weekend with wins over Varaždin and Istra, respectively. Hajduk remain one point behind 1st place Rijeka after narrowly defeating Istra. However, Dinamo's 1-1 draw in Osijek now puts them five points behind Rijeka with one game in hand. Rijeka host Osijek next week while Hajduk plays goes to Gorica. Rijeka 2-0 Varaždin Hajduk 1-0 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25: Rijeka Win Late To Stay Top Of HNL, Hajduk Keep Pace
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Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
By 28 CommentsHajduk vs Varaždin (5-0) Hajduk hosted Varaždin at the Poljud for an important redemption match against the same Varaždin side they drew 1-1 against earlier in the week. This time a draw would not settle it as both times entered Tuesday vying for a spot in the semi-finals of the Croatian Cup. However, unlike Hajduk's lackluster draw earlier in the week with Varaždin, there … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
By 6 CommentsGame on! Dinamo shook up the HNL table Sunday with a last second win over Rjeka at Maksimir. Fran Brodić converted a 94' penalty kick to lift Dinamo to a 1-0 victory. With Hajduk dropping points on Saturday, that means Rijeka, Hajduk, and Dinamo are now all within three points of each other for the HNL crown. Dinamo will surely close that gap with their game in hand. With 12 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win
By 5 CommentsNot much change at the top of the HNL table this week. Rijeka easily dismissed Lokomotiva 4-0 to stay two points in front of Hajduk. Hajduk needed two 2nd half goals to beat Rudeš on the road. Livaja opened the scoring off a header in front of the net. Rijeka 4-0 Lokomotiva Rudeš 0-2 Hajduk Slaven 1-1 Istra Osijek 3-0 Gorica Dinamo 1-0 Varaždin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win
HNL Week 22: Rijeka, Hajduk Hold Serve; Dinamo Drop Points To Lokomotiva
By Leave a CommentVaraždin 1-0 Rudeš Saturday's Matches: Lokomotiva vs. Dinamo Zagreb Istra 1-0 Osijek Sunday's Matches: Gorica vs. Rijeka Hajduk vs. Slaven … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Rijeka, Hajduk Hold Serve; Dinamo Drop Points To Lokomotiva
HNL Week 21: Rijeka, Dinamo Win As Hajduk Draw In Osijek
By 1 CommentOsijek 1-1 Hajduk Rijeka 3-0 Istra Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Gorica Slaven 4-0 Rudeš Lokomotiva 0-0 Varaždin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 21: Rijeka, Dinamo Win As Hajduk Draw In Osijek
Are Hajduk Favorites To Win The HNL In 2024?
By 16 CommentsIn a recent poll on the CroatianSports.com Twitter, we asked which club are favorites to win the 2024 HNL league title. This question was asked following Rijeka's 2-1 victory over Hajduk at Poljud this past weekend. Hajduk and Rijeka are tied atop the league table on points with Dinamo trailing both by four points with a game in hand. Hajduk edged out Rijeka by 4% in the … [Read more...] about Are Hajduk Favorites To Win The HNL In 2024?
Josip Brekalo Officially Joins Hajduk Split, HNL Table Becomes Even More Intense
By 36 CommentsOne of the wildest seasons in HNL history just got even more hectic. Amid a tight race at the top of the table, 25-year-old Josip Brekalo has agreed to join Hajduk Split for the remainder of the 2023-24 season on loan from Fiorentina in Serie A. The speedy winger was present at Hajduk's previous match at Poljud, alongside fellow signee Ivan Perišić. Brekalo's move to Hajduk … [Read more...] about Josip Brekalo Officially Joins Hajduk Split, HNL Table Becomes Even More Intense
HNL Round 20: Rijeka Come Back To Defeat Hajduk At Poljud, Take Top Spot In HNL
By 15 CommentsVaraždin 1-2 Slaven All eyes were on Slaven Belupo's attack on Friday after their top striker, Arber Hoxha, departed for Dinamo over the winter window. Despite the speculations on if Slaven could generate an attack after now losing both Crnac and Hoxha within a span of months, Slaven was able to edge out Varaždin in a 2-1 victory at the Stadion Varteks in Varaždin. As for … [Read more...] about HNL Round 20: Rijeka Come Back To Defeat Hajduk At Poljud, Take Top Spot In HNL