They can blame the pitch. They can blame the empty stadium. Hell, they can even blame the ravers that partied on Poljud's ground a week ago. But in the end, Hajduk dodged a huge bullet Thursday night in Split, skimming by a lesser talented Turnovo side in a 2-1 win. After an opening day Prva Liga win against Zadar on the weekend, Hajduk looked awful after Marko Bencum's … [Read more...] about Croatia Comes Out Victorious
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Croatian Around Europe: Summer Edition V
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SOCCER Tottenham's bid for youngsters Tin Jedvaj and Alan Halilović fell through, with AS Roma sweeping up Jedvaj for a €5m fee. Halilović is expected to stay at Dinamo for another season. More here: Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma Genoa has confirmed their signing of Croatian defender Šime Vrsajlko for an undisclosed fee. Šime will look to get … [Read more...] about Croatian Around Europe: Summer Edition V
2nd qualifying round fixtures set
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We already knew who Dinamo Zagreb was going to face in the Champions League second qualifying round; being given a dream draw against Luxembourg champions CS Fola Esch. But Croatia's other three teams discovered their Europa League roads on Thursday. Croatian Cup winners Hajduk Split will face Macedonian side FK Turnovo to open up their Europa League season. … [Read more...] about 2nd qualifying round fixtures set
UEFA Champions/Europa League Draw
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Dinamo Zagreb will enter the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League and face Luxembourg champions Fola Esch. The two matches will be played on July 16 or 17 and July 23 or 24. Sporting Circle Fola Esch is the first club ever in Luxembourg. Founded in 1906 by an English professor, the club has won six league titles, and three national cups. The club plays … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions/Europa League Draw
Hajduk beat Loko in 1st game of Cup
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Photo: Tom Dubravec/CROPIX In the first leg of the Croatian Cup Finals from Stadion Poljud in Split, Hajduk came back to defeat Zagreb club Lokomotiva after Domagoj Antolić put the visiting side in front in the 53rd minute of play. With Hajduk showing poor form in recent weeks during the HNL season, dropping to fifth place in the process, they were able to bounce back … [Read more...] about Hajduk beat Loko in 1st game of Cup
Hajduk, Lokomotiva reach Croatian Cup Final
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The Croatian Cup semifinals concluded Wednesday night with Hajduk Split and Lokomotiva each reaching the final after their second leg ties. After a 2-1 win in Koprivnica last week, a 1-1 draw was good enough for Hajduk to progress to the final. However, it did not come without nerves at Poljud. Slaven's 21 year-old midfielder Dejan Glavica put his club up 1-0 in the 32nd minute … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Lokomotiva reach Croatian Cup Final
HNL Week 23 (Updated with VIDEOS!)
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Results for March 8-10, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 0 - 0 NK OSIJEK The ever-stingy Osijek defense struck again on Sunday, and held Dinamo scoreless at Maksimir for the second time this season. Osijek have been thriving against Dinamo this year, achieving two scoreless draws at Maksimir, and recording one win at home. A impenetrable defense is the key to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23 (Updated with VIDEOS!)
Dinamo defeat Hajduk 2-1 in Split
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Photo: Cropix Dinamo Zagreb defeated Hajduk Split 2-1 Wednesday night in Dalmacija, which will surely give the Modri yet another Croatian title. However, to no one's surprise, this game did not go without controversy. Hajduk tied it up late in the first half but Luis Ibanez's prayer from the sideline would be considered the winner, landing just inside the right post for … [Read more...] about Dinamo defeat Hajduk 2-1 in Split
Tuesday Night Funnies XI (Christmas_Edition)
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Photo: CroatianSports.com Denis Sviričić and Ante Kvartuč, co-founders of CroatianSports.com, say a special prayer for jadan Hajduk Split after Christmas mass Tuesday afternoon in San Pedro, California on behalf of Ziva Istina and the rest of the Hajduk faithful worldwide. Bog nas pomogao! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XI (Christmas_Edition)
