The 5th round of the SuperSport HNL happened last weekend and on Monday, but this week I'll focus slightly less on the games, as they were pretty straightforward, apart from Istra - Dinamo, which drew 2-2. I'll quickly go over the matches and then get into the transfer business of the Croatian clubs, with special focus on Hajduk and Dinamo, who are working hard to improve their … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: A Draw for Dinamo, Big Signings for Hajduk and Dinamo
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Hajduk Split Is Back In Europe!
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Hajduk Split beat Raków Częstochowa 3-2 away in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off round. Ron Raci opened the scoring in the very first minute of the match. But typically, Hajduk wasn't able to hold on to or double that lead despite having some good looks on goal. Diaby scored the equaliser from the penalty spot in the 61st minute. Hajduk would again take the … [Read more...] about Hajduk Split Is Back In Europe!
HNL Week 4: Dinamo, Hajduk Cruise As Rudeš Finally Get On The Board!
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The 4th round of the Supersport HNL saw a bunch of goals yet again, averaging 4 goals per game across the round. All the home sides - Rudeš, Slaven, Dinamo, Rijeka and Hajduk beat their travelling opponents to get their new three points. The biggest shock of the weekend came immediately on Friday... Rudeš 4-1 Lokomotiva: Rudeš WIN! Rudeš (4-3-1-2): Rogić - Unušić, Celjak, … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Dinamo, Hajduk Cruise As Rudeš Finally Get On The Board!
HNL Week 3: Varaždin, Osijek Continue To Win!
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The third round of the SuperSport HNL was another good weekend filled with goals, fewer than before but with some dramatic games. Dinamo, Istra, Osijek, and Varaždin all won their home games, whilst Hajduk beat Gorica at the death away from home before a big first leg in the Conference League play-off on Thursday. So, let's get into the games. Dinamo 4-0 Rudeš: Rock, Paper, … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Varaždin, Osijek Continue To Win!
Hajduk, Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff!
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Thursday was a great day for Croatian football as Hajduk Split and Rijeka got past the third qualifying round of the Conference League. This is the first time since 2017 that we have at least three sides in the play-off round of European competitions. Back then it was actually all four sides: Rijeka reached the Champions League play-off, while Dinamo, Osijek and Hajduk were in … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff!
HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
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The 2nd round of the SuperSport HNL saw only 4 matches played, as Rijeka - Dinamo was postponed because both teams did not have enough days to rest between their European matches. On Saturday, Rudeš got demolished 1-6 by Osijek and Lokomotiva beat a wasteful Gorica 3-1. Sunday saw Varaždin beat Slaven 1-4 away from home and Hajduk drop a win in the final moments vs. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
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After Dinamo Zagreb's massive 5-0 win over Kauno Žalgiris on Tuesday, ŽNK Hajduk Split played their first-ever game in Europe on Wednesday, facing and losing 3-2 to the slightly more experienced Austria Vienna. And on Thursday, Hajduk and Rijeka won their first legs vs. Žalgiris Vilnius and Ilves Tampere. Hajduk Women Put Up a Fight in First-Ever European Match Hajduk's … [Read more...] about Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
HNL Week 1: Hajduk’s Bad Week Continues
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The new SuperSport HNL season has gotten underway this weekend with some amazing matches and results. Dinamo beat Slaven Belupo 2-0 to start the opening weekend; Lokomotiva and Osijek followed the same path as they beat Istra and Gorica, respectively. On Sunday, Varaždin beat travelling Hajduk Split in a game of two halves, after which Rijeka took care of newly promoted … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Hajduk’s Bad Week Continues
Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
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It was a…meh week in Croatian football after the previous one, which was great. Dinamo Zagreb got past Thun in extra time in a 5-goal thriller in the second leg. Varaždin and Hajduk lost their 2nd legs; Varaždin is out of Europe, while Hajduk drops down to the Conference League 3rd qualifying round. Thankfully, Rijeka saved the coefficient from a complete embarrassment as they … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
