2014–15 in Croatian football

The following article presents a summary of the 2014–15 football season in Croatia, which is the 24th season of competitive football in the country.

Football in Croatia
Season2014–15
Men's football
Prva HNLDinamo Zagreb
Druga HNLInter Zaprešić
Treća HNLDinamo Zagreb II (West)
Šibenik (South)
Slavija Pleternica (East)
Croatian CupDinamo Zagreb
Croatian SupercupRijeka
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National teams

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DateVenueOpponentsScoreCroatia scorer(s)Report
UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying - Group stage
9 September 2014Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb  Malta2–0Modrić, KramarićUEFA.com
10 October 2014Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia  Bulgaria1–0Bodurov (o.g.)UEFA.com
13 October 2014Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek  Azerbaijan6–0Kramarić, Perišić (2), Brozović, Modrić, Sadygov (o.g.)UEFA.com
16 November 2014San Siro, Milan  Italy1–1PerišićUEFA.com
28 March 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb  Norway5–1Brozović, Perišić, Olić, Schildenfeld, PranjićUEFA.com
12 June 2015Stadion Poljud, Split  Italy1–1MandžukićUEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
4 September 2014Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula  Cyprus2–0Mandžukić (2)HNS-CFF.hr
12 November 2014Boleyn Ground, London  Argentina1–2SharbiniHNS-CFF.hr
7 June 2015Stadion Varteks, Varaždin  Gibraltar4–0Sharbini, Kovačić, Mandžukić, Kramarić
DateVenueOpponentsScoreCroatia scorer(s)Report
2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage
3 September 2014Zemgales Olympic Centre, Jelgava  Latvia3–1Bagarić, Rebić, ŽuparićUEFA.com
2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Play-offs
10 October 2014Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton  England1–2LivajaUEFA.com
14 October 2014Stadion HNK Cibalia, Vinkovci  England1–2LivajaUEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
13 August 2014Gradski stadion, Sinj  Montenegro0–0HNS-CFF.hr
13 November 2014Stadion Šubićevac, Šibenik  Norway3–0Pašalić, Ćaleta-Car, ŠimunovićHNS-CFF.hr
26 March 2015Stadion Sv. Josip Radnik, Sesvete  Montenegro3–1Perić, Mišić, KrovinovićHNS-CFF.hr
30 March 2015Peristeri Stadium, Athens  Greece2–0Rog, PašalićHNS-CFF.hr
DateVenueOpponentsScoreCroatia scorer(s)Report
2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
7 October 2014Gradski stadion, Sinj  Estonia1–0RoguljićUEFA.com
9 October 2014Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje  Iceland4–1Ćaleta-Car, Šunjić, Benković, DžaltoUEFA.com
12 October 2014Stadion Šubićevac, Šibenik  Turkey0–0UEFA.com
2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Elite round
26 March 2015Lindabrunn Stadium, Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn  Italy2–2Roguljić (2)UEFA.com
28 March 2015Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt  Austria0–2UEFA.com
31 March 2015Lindabrunn Stadium, Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn  Scotland1–1BašićUEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
2 August 2014  Azerbaijan0–1HNS-CFF.hr
5 August 2014  Albania0–1HNS-CFF.hr
13 August 2014Campo Comunale di Manzano, Manzano  Italy2–1Brodić, RoguljićHNS-CFF.hr
10 September 2014ŠRC Stanko Vlainić - Dida, Slavonski Brod  Bosnia and Herzegovina1–1MalokuHNS-CFF.hr
12 September 2014Stadion Goal, Orašje  Bosnia and Herzegovina1–1KlarićHNS-CFF.hr
24 February 2015Sportski centar NS Srbije, Stara Pazova  Serbia2–4Šunjić, LulićHNS-CFF.hr
26 February 2015Sportski centar NS Srbije, Stara Pazova  Serbia1–2ŠunjićHNS-CFF.hr
26 May 2015Aspire Dome, Doha  New Zealand4–1Matić (2), Mudražija, DžaltoHNS-CFF.hr
DateVenueOpponentsScoreCroatia scorer(s)Report
2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
21 October 2014Grosics Gyula Stadion, Tatabánya  Kazakhstan8–1Moro, Lovren (2), Brekalo (2), Sosa, Crnički (2)UEFA.com
23 October 2014Grosics Gyula Stadion, Tatabánya  Israel0–0UEFA.com
26 October 2014Globall Football Park, Telki  Hungary2–1Lovren, PasaričekUEFA.com
2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Elite round
17 March 2015Bakcell Arena, Baku  Azerbaijan4–0Majić (2), Erlić, BlečićUEFA.com
19 March 2015Ismet Qaibov Stadium, Baku  Serbia3–0Moro, Brekalo, BlečićUEFA.com
22 March 2015Baku FC Stadium, Baku  Portugal1–0MoroUEFA.com
2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship - Group stage
6 May 2015Beroe Stadium, Stara Zagora  Bulgaria2–0Babić, BlečićUEFA.com
9 May 2015Arena Sozopol, Sozopol  Austria1–0LovrenUEFA.com
12 May 2015Hadzhi Dimitar Stadium, Sliven  Spain0–0UEFA.com
2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship - Knockout stage
15 May 2015Lazur Stadium, Burgas  Belgium1–1 (3–5 p)MajićUEFA.com
19 May 2015Arena Sozopol, Sozopol  Italy1–0MoroUEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
16 September 2014Dinamovo igralište br. 3, Zagreb  Armenia4–0Soldo, Brekalo (2), MajićHNS-CFF.hr
18 September 2014Stadion Lučko, Zagreb  Armenia4–1Markota, Olujić, Kotlar, BrekaloHNS-CFF.hr
24 February 2015Dinamovo igralište br. 3, Zagreb  Republic of Ireland4–3Markota, Brekalo, Moro, BlečićHNS-CFF.hr
26 February 2015Dinamovo igralište br. 3, Zagreb  Republic of Ireland2–1Brekalo, BlečićHNS-CFF.hr

League tables

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Prva HNL

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Dinamo Zagreb (C)36261008521+6488Qualification to Champions League second qualifying round
2Rijeka3622957629+4775Qualification to Europa League second qualifying round
3Hajduk Split[a]36158135956+350Qualification to Europa League first qualifying round
4Lokomotiva36137165968−946
5NK Zagreb36137164554−946
6Slaven Belupo36119163849−1142
7RNK Split36914134249−741
8Osijek36106204259−1736
9Istra 196136714153659−2335Qualification to relegation play-off
10Zadar (R)3688203775−3832Relegation to Croatian Second Football League
Source: Sportnet.hr
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
For deciding champions, qualification to UEFA Europa League and relegation: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Hajduk Split were deducted 3 points for not showing up for the match against Dinamo Zagreb in the 16th round.

Druga HNL

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Inter Zaprešić (C, P)3017764825+2358Promotion to Croatian First Football League
2Sesvete3015875330+2353Qualification to promotion play-off
3Gorica30131254626+2051
4Rudeš30101283628+842
5Imotski30911103138−738
6Cibalia30108123644−838
7Dugopolje30713102732−534
8Segesta3097143142−1134
9Lučko3089132435−1133
10Hrvatski Dragovoljac3089133042−1233Relegation to Croatian Third Football League[a]
11Bistra (R)30512131838−2027
12Pomorac (D, R)00000000Withdraw from the league
Source: Druga-HNL.com, Sportnet.hr (in Croatian)
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored
For deciding champion, promotion and relegation: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head away goals scored.
(C) Champions; (D) Disqualified; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Hrvatski Dragovoljac were kept in the division despite getting relegated.

Croatian clubs in Europe

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Summary

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ClubCompetitionStarting roundFinal roundMatches played
Dinamo ZagrebChampions League2nd qualifying roundEuropa League - Group stage12
RijekaEuropa League2nd qualifying roundGroup stage12
Hajduk SplitEuropa League2nd qualifying roundPlay-off round6
RNK SplitEuropa League1st qualifying roundPlay-off round8

Dinamo Zagreb

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DateVenueOpponentsScoreDinamo Zagreb scorer(s)Report
2014–15 Champions League - Second qualifying round
15 July 2014Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Žalgiris Vilnius2–0Soudani, AntolićUEFA.com
22 July 2014LFF Stadium, Vilnius Žalgiris Vilnius2–0Soudani, ŠimunićUEFA.com
2014–15 Champions League - Third qualifying round
30 July 2014Nordjyske Arena, Aalborg AaB1–0BrozovićUEFA.com
6 August 2014Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb AaB0–2UEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Play-off round
21 August 2014Ilie Oană Stadium, Ploiești Petrolul Ploiești3–1Čop (2), MachadoUEFA.com
28 August 2014Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Petrolul Ploiești2–1Čop, AntolićUEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Group stage
18 September 2014Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Astra Giurgiu5–1Soudani (3), Henríquez, ĆorićUEFA.com
2 October 2014Celtic Park, Glasgow Celtic0–1UEFA.com
23 October 2014Red Bull Arena, Wals-Siezenheim Red Bull Salzburg2–4Ademi, HenríquezUEFA.com
6 November 2014Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Red Bull Salzburg1–5HenríquezUEFA.com
27 November 2014Stadionul Marin Anastasovici, Giurgiu Astra Giurgiu0–1UEFA.com
11 December 2014Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Celtic4–3Pjaca (3), BrozovićUEFA.com

Rijeka

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DateVenueOpponentsScoreRijeka scorer(s)Report
2014–15 Europa League - Second qualifying round
17 July 2014Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka Ferencváros1–0KrstanovićUEFA.com
24 July 2014Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest Ferencváros2–1Krstanović, SamardžićUEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Third qualifying round
31 July 2014Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn Víkingur5–1Lešković, Kvržić (2), Jahović, KramarićUEFA.com
7 August 2014Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka Víkingur4–0Jahović (3), Jacobsen (o.g.)UEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Play-off round
21 August 2014Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka Sheriff Tiraspol1–0LeovacUEFA.com
28 August 2014Sheriff Stadium, Tiraspol Sheriff Tiraspol3–0Ligger (o.g.), Kramarić, MoisésUEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Group stage
18 September 2014Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liège Standard Liège0–2UEFA.com
2 October 2014Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka Sevilla2–2Kramarić, KvržićUEFA.com
23 October 2014Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka Feyenoord3–1Kramarić (3)UEFA.com
6 November 2014De Kuip, Rotterdam Feyenoord0–2UEFA.com
27 November 2014Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka Standard Liège2–0Moisés, KramarićUEFA.com
11 December 2014Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Seville Sevilla0–1UEFA.com

Hajduk Split

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DateVenueOpponentsScoreHajduk Split scorer(s)Report
2014–15 Europa League - Second qualifying round
17 July 2014Oriel Park, Dundalk Dundalk2–0Caktaš, VlašićUEFA.com
24 July 2014Stadion Poljud, Split Dundalk1–2KouassiUEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Third qualifying round
31 July 2014Shakhter Stadium, Karagandy Shakhter Karagandy2–4Gotal, CaktašUEFA.com
7 August 2014Stadion Poljud, Split Shakhter Karagandy3–0Sušić, Maglica, GotalUEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Play-off round
20 August 2014Olympic Stadium, Kyiv Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk1–2SušićUEFA.com
28 August 2014Stadion Poljud, Split Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk0–0UEFA.com

RNK Split

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DateVenueOpponentsScoreRNK Split scorer(s)Report
2014–15 Europa League - First qualifying round
3 July 2014Stadion Park Mladeži, Split Mika2–0Glumac, VojnovićUEFA.com
10 July 2014Mika Stadium, Yerevan Mika1–1BilićUEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Second qualifying round
17 July 2014Stadion Park Mladeži, Split Hapoel Be'er Sheva2–1Dujmović, BilićUEFA.com
24 July 2014GSZ Stadium, Larnaca Hapoel Be'er Sheva0–0UEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Third qualifying round
31 July 2014Stadion Park Mladeži, Split Chornomorets Odesa2–0Rog, BelleUEFA.com
7 August 2014Chornomorets Stadium, Odesa Chornomorets Odesa0–0UEFA.com
2014–15 Europa League - Play-off round
21 August 2014Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje Torino0–0UEFA.com
28 August 2014Stadio Olimpico di Torino, Turin Torino0–1UEFA.com

See also

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References

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