For the third consecutive season, Istra fought for safety in the promotion/relegation playoffs. The disparity between the Prva Liga and Druga Liga was shown for another year running as NK Istra 1961 staved off relegation by defeating NK Orijent 3-1 on aggregate in the promotion/relegation playoffs. In the past 20 seasons, only three Druga Liga teams have been … [Read more...] about NK Istra 1961 Safe From Relegation … Again
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Rijeka Lift The Cup, Istra Try To Avoid Relegation
By 33 CommentsHNK 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
Cibalia Secures Safety, 2017 Attendance Figures
By 7 CommentsBelieve 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
MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
By 54 CommentsResults for April 25 - May 4, 2014 The relegation battle is in full force in the final weeks of the Prva Liga. Dinamo has the title wrapped up, and Rijeka and Hajduk have sealed up the final European competition spots and will be on their way to the Europa League next season, but the remaining action is taking place at the bottom of the table. Only six points separate … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown