Friday saw the return of the HNL for its 27th season (now called the Hrvatski Telekom Prva Liga). Dinamo’s Sammir returned to China, NK Rudeš has joined the Prva Liga, and Inter’s Vlatko Blažević has been called the “New Jamie Vardy” after scoring two goals in his debut. A lot has happened since Rijeka was crowed champions. Keep up with the latest news here. Inter … [Read more...] about HNL Kicks off 2017/2018 Season
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Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
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Believe it or not, HNK Cibalia pulled off one of the most unlikely efforts to stave off relegation. After spending an upwards of 15 weeks in last place, and as recently as May 2 lagging behind Split by five points, the club not only ought their way above Split - finishing three points ahead - but also held off HNK Gorica with ease in the promotion/relegation … [Read more...] about Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
HNL Weeks 32 and 33: Rijeka Suffers First Loss, Remains on Top
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Rijeka suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of NK Lokomotiva on Saturday, May 6 at Kranjceviceva. The 1-0 loss was also the first tie Rijeka was held scoreless since November 2016 against Slaven Belupo. This was the first loss suffered by Rijeka since Slaven Belupo defeated them 3-0 on April 4, 2016. Rijeka bounced right back this past … [Read more...] about HNL Weeks 32 and 33: Rijeka Suffers First Loss, Remains on Top
HNL Week 31
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After a two-match undefeated streak, Cibalia was slapped back into place by title-chasing Dinamo on Saturday evening. Dinamo’s frustration mounted over the last two weeks after dropping consecutive matches to Hajduk Split and Slaven Belupo. The lack of scoring built up to an unbearable pressure that led the Blues to blow on Saturday, blasting six goals on to the score … [Read more...] about HNL Week 31
The End Of An Era? Dinamo Downed Again, Rijeka Increase Lead
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Another shocking blow to Dinamo’s title hopes have furthered them from the top. The Cubs have already defied the odds, New England are champs, but now I may have brought a daughter into this world where Dinamo are not crowned kings of Croatia? Didn't think it could get THAT bad. But hey, at least the Pens may repeat! Dinamo found themselves on the wrong side of … [Read more...] about The End Of An Era? Dinamo Downed Again, Rijeka Increase Lead
HNL Week 25
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Dinamo Zagreb ended the weekend with another routine win in Istra, thanks to one goal from Soudani and two goals from Amir Hodžić. Soudani scored first in the 18th minute after some quick footwork and a precision shot that fund the back of the net. Hodžić followed up the goal with one of his own in the 52nd minute. He doubled his tally in the 90th minute and chipped … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25
HNL Spring Season Begins: Sammir Returns to Dinamo, Rijeka Remain on Top
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Spring has returned ... at least here in Florida, and that means the HNL is back in action. Today marked the restart of the league after a long bleak winter and it kicked off with a match featuring NK Istra 1961 defeating NK Lokomotiva 1-0. Goran Roce scored the lone goal via the penalty spot in the 29th minute. Istra just returned home after a warm … [Read more...] about HNL Spring Season Begins: Sammir Returns to Dinamo, Rijeka Remain on Top
HNL Says So-Long to 2016
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The 2016 half of this installment of the HNL is in the books and has ended with some unprecedented results. Rijeka remains on top of the table with 52 points from 20 matches played and remain the only undefeated team in the league. Dinamo remain in second place with 46 points, after stealing away a crucial three points at Poljud during their last match of 2015 on December … [Read more...] about HNL Says So-Long to 2016
HNL Week 16: Dinamo Disappoints, Rijeka Can’t Capitalize
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For those who follow 1.HNL, no one is sure what is more disappointing, Dinamo’s 1-1 draw against NK Istra 1961 on Friday afternoon or Rijeka’s inability to capitalize on Dinamo’s draw and played to a scoreless draw themselves against Slaven Belupo on Sunday. Rijeka remains six points ahead of Dinamo, but failed to make it an insurmountable eight-point lead after an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: Dinamo Disappoints, Rijeka Can’t Capitalize
