It was a brief hiatus, I know, but the Prva Liga has made its return not only for the season, but to CroatianSports as well. As expected, Dinamo is already on pace to clinch another Prva Liga title, but Hajduk, Osijek and Rijeka will all try to keep up with the current champions through the next 36 matches. Dinamo routinely took care of its younger … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 1 and 2
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IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
By 30 CommentsThe second half of the season is upon us and the race for second place is in a dead heat. Dinamo Zagreb sit at the top of the table with a 14 point lead that was just increased with a 7-2 shellacking of NK Rudes at Maksimir on Friday, which included a hat trick by Mislav Orisic. Orisic scored three goals in seven minutes to record the fastest hat trick in Dinamo's … [Read more...] about IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
By 1 CommentNK 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
By 33 CommentsDinamo 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
HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
By 12 CommentsSome unexpected results kicked off (pun intended) the season, which started Friday featuring Dinamo Zagreb hosting NK Rudeš. The match featured the first goal of the season, which was credited to Sadegh Moharami of Dinamo, who unfortunately scored for the wrong team. The own goal led to an early Rudeš lead, which they successfully defended through 90 minutes. Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Lokomotiva Start Season On Top
Hajduk Prevails, Osijek falls in Europa League Qualifiers
By 55 CommentsHajduk 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
Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
By 65 CommentsThe Croatian domination of the footballing world continues in style. Dinamo Zagreb displayed a different class of football against an unsuspecting Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Tuesday evening, who left Zagreb after a five-goal thumping. The second leg of the second leg of the Champions Leg qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, July 31 Goals scorers ranged from … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
Back To Business As Usual
By 135 CommentsHidden in the shadow of Croatia's successful summer in Russia, the Europa and Champions League qualifiers have begun and have showed no club, player, or supporter is jaded from the emotionally-draining month experienced by us all. On the contrary; players seemed eager to kick off the summer domestic play and have begun training for the start of the 2018/19 Prva Liga … [Read more...] about Back To Business As Usual
HNL Week 22: Hajduk and Osijek Find Wins at Dinamo, Rijeka’s expense
By 17 CommentsDinamo Zagreb failed to live up to their potential this past weekend, falling 1-0 to Hajduk Split at Maksimir Stadium. The loss was the first one suffered by Dinamo this season, and also marked the first time being held scoreless in a competitive match since September. The win for Hajduk did not make up much ground. The Bili remain nine points back from the top but put … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Hajduk and Osijek Find Wins at Dinamo, Rijeka’s expense