In Luka Ivanušec's last match in a Dinamo Zagreb shirt, the Modri came back from a 1-0 deficit against Czech champions, Sparta Prague, to rattle off three unanswered goals in a 3-1 1st leg victory. Goals from Špikić, Perić and the man of the hour, Ivanušec, will give Dinamo a comfortable lead going into the 2nd leg next week. They are now 90 minutes away from the Europa League … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Sparta 3-1 In Ivanušec Farewell Match, Rijeka Fall 2-1 To Lille
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Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
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Dinamo's unfortunate crash out of Champions League qualifying was the final straw for former Croatia U21 manager Igor Bišćan with Dinamo. The 45 year-old was immediately replaced by Rijeka's Sergej Jakirović, who achieved previous successes with Gorica, and most notably, completely revolutionizing last season's bottom-table Rijeka into a legitimate title contending team. … [Read more...] about Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
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Written by: Andrew R With European play in the rearview mirror for most HNL clubs, the domestic schedule is starting to return to a sense of normalcy. 8/10 teams played this weekend with Dinamo vs. Varaždin being rescheduled due to Dinamo’s Champions League qualifying match with AEK. Marko Livaja showed us all why he truly is one of the most lethal players in the HNL. … [Read more...] about HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
HNL Week 4: Hajduk Stay Perfect
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Written By: Andrew R. Hajduk Split vs. Slaven (3-0) Hajduk comfortably kept their 3-game winning streak alive in a 3-0 win over Slaven Sunday evening. Hajduk’s goals came from last season’s leading goal scorer, Marko Livaja, and Hajduk newcomer, Leon Dajaku. Dajaku’s arrival at Poljud was controversial after he failed to find his footing at Sunderland. Hopefully with his … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Hajduk Stay Perfect
Hajduk Draw PAOK, Rijeka Defeat Torshavn 3-1, Osijek Lose 5-1 In Turkey
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Written By Andrew R. Hajduk vs PAOK (0:0) Hajduk and PAOK took to the pitch Thursday night at Poljud in the 1st leg of their Conference League 3rd qualifying round affair. With tensions high both on and off the field with Croatians and Greeks this week, Hajduk looked like they were ready to put on a show in front front of their fans in Split. While the work and … [Read more...] about Hajduk Draw PAOK, Rijeka Defeat Torshavn 3-1, Osijek Lose 5-1 In Turkey
HNL Week 3: Gorica Deny Dinamo, Slaven Triumphs Over Rudeš
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Written by: Andrew R After a successful week in Europe, the HNL clubs took to the pitch for the third time this season in more high scoring thrillers. However, Hajduk and Osijek did not play due to Osijek’s European campaign match in Hungary on Thursday. They will make up their HNL Round 3 match later in the season. Dinamo Zagreb vs. Gorica (0-0) Gorica continue to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Gorica Deny Dinamo, Slaven Triumphs Over Rudeš
HNL In Conference League: NK Koeficijent Continue Their Winning Ways
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Written by: Andrew R With the 2nd leg of European matches now over, we will look at how all of our Croatian clubs advance to the next round. As the coefficient continues to climb, so does the difficulty for all HNL clubs still active in Europe. At the moment, all Croatian clubs are off to the races in European play! Osijek vs ZTE (2:1) Osijek confirmed their spot in … [Read more...] about HNL In Conference League: NK Koeficijent Continue Their Winning Ways
Andrew’s 2024 HNL Predictions: Dinamo Win Again!
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Written by: Andrew R With a new HNL campaign upon us, the CroatianSports team will break down the upcoming season and predict how each club’s year will unfold. Sit back, relax and let's dig into a HNL season that is shaping up to be one of the most memorable yet. 1st -- Dinamo Zagreb While this may seem like the boring and safe answer for any HNL prediction, unlike in … [Read more...] about Andrew’s 2024 HNL Predictions: Dinamo Win Again!
HNL Week 2: Osijek Come Back In Historic Win; Hajduk, Dinamo Victorious
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Written by: Andrew R Rudeš vs. Osijek (3-4) Rudeš were battered last week by Rijeka and looked to right the wrongs of their disastrous debut back into the HNL top flight. At first they did just that, shocking all fans of Croatian soccer with an early 3:0 lead against title contenders, Osijek. Rudeš manager Robert Prosinečki looked to have his team back on track and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Osijek Come Back In Historic Win; Hajduk, Dinamo Victorious
