HNK Rijeka enacted a bit of revenge on NK Lokomotiva on Saturday by lifting the Croatia Cup as champions for the sixth time. Lokomotiva was a thorn in Rijeka's side all season, garnering two draws and a win over Rijeka in their efforts to clinch second place, but Rijkea were able to turn the tables and defeat Lokomotiva for the first time in five … [Read more...] about Rijeka Lift The Cup, Istra Try To Avoid Relegation
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No Paychecks, No problem … Yet
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Players and staff of NK Istra 1961 have now gone seven months without pay. Imagine that happening in any reputable sports league; Imagine any American athlete getting their paycheck one second late. Lawsuits would be filed and players would walk away. But for the Puljani, they are not only continuing to play, but are playing their best football all season … [Read more...] about No Paychecks, No problem … Yet
Rijeka Secures Double in Cup Win
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The Croatian footballing world has been turned upside down. Not only has Dinamo Zagreb been bested in the HNL, giving up the championship for the first time in 12 years, they also gave way for the new champions, Rijeka, to win the Croatian double on Wednesday by relinquishing the Croatian Cup to them as well. Rijeka have been crowned kings of Croatia twice this month, … [Read more...] about Rijeka Secures Double in Cup Win
Dinamo Zagreb Secures Double
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Dinamo Zagreb have secured their ninth double in the 1.HNL after defeating NK Slaven Belupo on Tuesday evening at Osijek’s Gradski Vrt. The Modri fought through the bogging rain and scored first on a penalty kick in the 31st minute when Marko Pjaca scored from the spot to open the scoring. Goalkeeper Matjaž Rozman made the correct guess but failed to extend his … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Secures Double
Dinamo edge Split in Cup Final
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The champions of Croatia have been crowned again. Only weeks after wrapping up the league championship, Dinamo Zagreb beat RNK Split in a fierce battle that ended with Dinamo lifting the Croatian Cup for the 13th time. Split gave a valiant effort and held Dinamo scoreless for 90 minutes and forced the game to go into extra time at Maksimir stadium. After and … [Read more...] about Dinamo edge Split in Cup Final
Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
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Dinamo Zagreb is the team joining Split in the Cup finals after defeating HNK Rijeka on an aggregate score of 2-1. Today's match between the two teams at Kantrida ended in a scoreless draw, but Dinamo came out the winner as they won 2-1 at Maksimir in the first leg. Rijeka will certainly feel slightly cheated though after what looked to be a good goal was ruled … [Read more...] about Cup Final Set – Dinamo Zagreb vs. RNK Split
Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
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The semifinals of the Croatian Cup featured two close matches today as the first leg of the tie wrapped up this afternoon. Dinamo welcomed Rijeka to Maksimir for a rematch after their league match on Saturday. Today’s contest started much the same as Saturday’s with Rijeka scoring early to go up 1-0. Marko Lescovic found the back of the net in the sixth minute and … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
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The Croatian Cup quarter finals are nearly wrapped up after some mid-week action on Tuesday and Wednesday for the return legs featuring the remaining eight teams. Dinamo easily took care of Istra on Tuesday with a score of 3-0 to take the cup tie aggregate score to 4-0 after a 1-0 victory in Pula on Feb 2. Tuesday’s game came as a struggle for Istra after … [Read more...] about Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
RNK Split will enter Europa League
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RNK Split will once again see European play next season as they squeaked into the final Europa League spot on goal differential. Croatia traditionally sends four teams to Europe each season; one team to the Champions League and three to the Europa League. First place always enters the second round of the Champions League qualifiers, while runners up … [Read more...] about RNK Split will enter Europa League
