The Croatian clubs are off in Conference League qualifying before the HNL season kicks off August 3rd. Varaždin pulled off a HUGE win against Portuguese side Santa Clara Thursday night in Croatia; winning 2-1 through Dabro's 85th minute goal in front of a home crowd; which ricocheted off the wall from 32 yards out and spun into goal. Santa Clara finished 5th in Portugal last … [Read more...] about Varaždin Beat Portuguese Side Santa Clara, Hajduk Draw Zira In 1st Leg Of Conference League Qualifying
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Rijeka Starts Champions League Qualifying With 0-0 Draw
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Not the start Rijeka were looking for in their return to Champions League qualifying...but also not the end of the world either. The newly crowned Croatian champions kicked off their European season Tuesday night in Rijeka against Bulgarian champs Ludogorets Razgrad in the 2nd round of qualifying. The match ended 0-0 with both clubs having their chances but you would have … [Read more...] about Rijeka Starts Champions League Qualifying With 0-0 Draw
Rising Croatian Midfielder Lovro Chelfi Set to Join Barcelona
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Barcelona are set to sign 18-year-old Croatian attacking midfielder Lovro Chelfi, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelfi will join Barcelona Atlètic, the club’s B team, which will play in Spain’s fourth division next season after being relegated. Chelfi had drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, but Barcelona have moved quickly to secure the deal. … [Read more...] about Rising Croatian Midfielder Lovro Chelfi Set to Join Barcelona
HNK Rijeka Are Crowned 2024-25 HNL Champions
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A wild, unpredictable 2024-25 HNL season has met its end! HNK Rijeka defeats Slaven Belupo 2-0 on home soil and are crowned champions of Croatia for the second time in club history, and the first time since 2017. Rijeka, Dinamo, and Hajduk were all mathematically in contention for the title ahead of the final matchday. All three sides won their final match, leaving Rijeka … [Read more...] about HNK Rijeka Are Crowned 2024-25 HNL Champions
Rijeka, Dinamo Hold Serve In Round 34, 2 Matches Remain
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Three match days remaining in the HNL season. Rijeka lead Dinamo by one point and Hajduk by three. Will anything change this weekend? Rijeka head down the coast to take on Šibenik Saturday. That should be a win for Rijeka but they have been anything but good lately. They only have two wins in their past five matches. Dinamo host Slaven Saturday and have been red hot over … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Dinamo Hold Serve In Round 34, 2 Matches Remain
Rijeka Stay Top, Dinamo Jump Hajduk After 3-1 Win At Poljud! Has Hajduk Officially Bottled Their Season?
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Oh my... Dinamo someway, somehow are back on top of the Croatian table...for the time being. Dinamo have turned the entire HNL race upside with a huge 3-1 win at Poljud Saturday night. Pending the Rijeka result Sunday, Dinamo may control their own destiny down the final stretch which is absolutely insane if you saw their 8-point deficit only one month ago. -what the hell … [Read more...] about Rijeka Stay Top, Dinamo Jump Hajduk After 3-1 Win At Poljud! Has Hajduk Officially Bottled Their Season?
Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
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Does anyone want to take the title this year? Because it is easily up for grabs! In a season where uncertainty has been the theme, the story continued Wednesday night all across Croatia. Rijeka lost at home to Osijek. Hajduk lost at home to Istra. And Dinamo couldn't score on the road against Gorica. The question is: is this the most exciting season we've seen from Croatian … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
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It was a wild one from Maksimir Sunday afternoon. Hajduk draw Dinamo 2-2 to remain one point behind Rijeka for the HNL lead when all looked to be lost heading into injury time. -Baturina opened up the scoring inside 5 minutes -Dinamo own goal levels the game midway through the 1st half -Dinamo must play final 30 minutes of match with 10 men (Ristovski red … [Read more...] about Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
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Rijeka and Hajduk have officially made it a 2-horse race in the HNL this season, after 4-0 wins over Dinamo and Osijek, respectively, Saturday. With only 13 matches left in the season, Hajduk only trail 1st place Rijeka by one point while Dinamo are now seven points behind. This match will definitely be a tough pill to swallow for Cannavaro and company after a successful … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
