Thun 0-1 Hajduk: Dalisson Strike Ends 32-Year Wait for a European Away Win Hajduk travelled to Switzerland for matchday two of the Conference League league phase, a week after their opening-night win over Ajax. Garcia stuck with the same eleven that started that game. The tactical plan was clear from the first whistle: a high press and an attempt to make life uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Hajduk Beat Thun, Dinamo Lose To NEC
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Hajduk Topple Ajax & Dinamo Beat Anderlecht!
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Thursday was a huge night for Croatian football in Europe. Hajduk Split finally ended a 16-year wait for a European league-phase match in the best possible way, beating the legendary Ajax at Poljud, while Dinamo Zagreb needed a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to see off Anderlecht at Maksimir. Two tense, scrappy, occasionally chaotic matches — and two wins for our clubs to show … [Read more...] about Hajduk Topple Ajax & Dinamo Beat Anderlecht!
Dinamo Held Goalless By Hapoel As Pressure Builds On Kovačević
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Dinamo Zagreb opened their Europa League campaign with a goalless draw away to Hapoel Be’er Sheva on Wednesday, with the “home” leg hosted at a neutral venue in Bucharest, Romania. On paper, this should have been the most winnable of their eight league-phase fixtures, but Mario Kovačević’s side never looked like scoring, and a result that should’ve been a routine three points … [Read more...] about Dinamo Held Goalless By Hapoel As Pressure Builds On Kovačević
Dinamo & Hajduk European Opponents Revealed
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The draws for the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League have been completed. Dinamo Zagreb's UEL opponents: Pot 1 - Bayer Leverkusen (H), AZ Alkmaar (A) | Pot 2 - Anderlecht (H), Stade Rennais (A) | Pot 3 - Sturm Graz (H), Sunderland (A) | Pot 4 - NEC Nijmegen (H), Hapoel Be'er Sheva (A) Tough draw for the reigning champions. The ONLY games where they can … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Hajduk European Opponents Revealed
Hajduk Survive Scare In Slovakia To Advance On Aggregate
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Hajduk Split have advanced to the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa League with a 3-2 aggregate win over Žilina. Away in Slovakia, "Bili" lost 2-1, but the result was enough to see out the two-goal cushion they had from the first leg at Poljud. Next up in the second qualifying round is Cypriot side Pafos FC. The first leg will be played on the 23rd of July at Poljud, with … [Read more...] about Hajduk Survive Scare In Slovakia To Advance On Aggregate
Lokomotiva To Champions League, Hajduk, Osijek Compete in Europa
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What does Zagreb, Manchester, Madrid and Istanbul all have in common? They are the only cities in Europe with two clubs competing in the upcoming Champions League season. That's right. Not only is the Prva Liga fielding two clubs in the elite European competition, but both clubs hail from Zagreb as NK Lokomotiva clinched the second-place spot late on the … [Read more...] about Lokomotiva To Champions League, Hajduk, Osijek Compete in Europa
Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
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NK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
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
Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
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Hajduk Split limped to victory against Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia Thursday evening. The Croatians were favored in the match, but finished the match with the minimum requirement for victory. The Ghana-born Italian international, Said Ahmed Said scored the game's lone goal in the 79th minute. Sofia finished the match with 10 men after Alexandar … [Read more...] about Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
