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HNL Week 7: Hajduk Finds First Win

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It took seven weeks for Hajduk Split to find victory, but it finally came at the hands of new (returning) coach, Zoran Vuić. This is Vuić's fifth stint at Hajduk, having managed the team last in 2007. Mijo Caktaš netted two in the 3-1 victory for the Bili while Mirko Ivanovski earned a tally of his own in the second half. Rudeš was able to find a lone consolation … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7: Hajduk Finds First Win

HNL Week 4: Hajduk Crumbles to Gorica

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Hajduk Split's woes continue with grandeur this weekend, which featured a shock defeat to HNK Gorica at Pojlud. The 2-0 win for Gorica was their first win of the season and first ever victory in Croatia's top flight of football. The win also leaves Hajduk winless in four straight matches to start the 2018/19 season. This prompted the resignation of head coach, Zeljko Kopić and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Hajduk Crumbles to Gorica

Dinamo To Represent HNL As Hajduk, Rijeka Crash Out Of Europe

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After finishing 3rd in Europa League group play last season, behind AC Milan and AEK Athens, Rijeka will feel extremely disappointed with their 1-0 loss Thursday night, which ends their European season. After a 1-1 draw in Norway last week, a scoreless draw would have put Rijeka through to the playoff round on the away goals rule. And after 83 minutes, it was looking that way … [Read more...] about Dinamo To Represent HNL As Hajduk, Rijeka Crash Out Of Europe

HNL Week 3: Osijek Remains Perfect

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Osijek is the only club in the league who has successfully found victory in the first three matches of the season. Victories over Hajduk Split, NK Rudeš and most recently, NK Istra 1961 have given Osijek a table-topping nine points. After their tough 2-1 (3-1 agg.) defeat to Rangers FC, Osijek haven't looked back and top the table with a league-leading three … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Osijek Remains Perfect

HNL Week 2

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Rijeka tops the table this week with a +6 goal differential, which is all that separates it from Osijek, which is the only other club with two wins in this young season. Rijeka took care of business against visiting Inter Zaprešić, who remain without any points in the first two matches this year. The home side scored four goals against Inter, who started former … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2

Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL

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Dinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL

HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top

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Some unexpected results kicked off (pun intended) the season, which started Friday featuring Dinamo Zagreb hosting NK Rudeš. The match featured the first goal of the season, which was credited to Sadegh Moharami of Dinamo, who unfortunately scored for the wrong team. The own goal led to an early Rudeš lead, which they successfully defended through 90 minutes. Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top

Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up

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The Croatian domination of the footballing world continues in style. Dinamo Zagreb displayed a different class of football against an unsuspecting Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Tuesday evening, who left Zagreb after a five-goal thumping. The second leg of the second leg of the Champions Leg qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, July 31 Goals scorers ranged from … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up

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