2017–18 in Croatian football
The following article presents a summary of the 2017–18 football season in Croatia, which will be the 27th season of competitive football in the country.
| Season | 2017–18 | |||
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| Men's football | ||||
| Prva HNL | Dinamo Zagreb | |||
| Druga HNL | Gorica | |||
| Treća HNL |
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| Croatian Cup | Dinamo Zagreb | |||
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National teams
Croatia
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification - Group stage | ||||||
| 3 September 2017 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |  Kosovo |
1–0 | Vida | UEFA.com | |
| 5 September 2017 | New Eskişehir Stadium, Eskişehir |  Turkey |
0–1 | UEFA.com | ||
| 6 October 2017 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka |  Finland |
1–1 | Mandžukić | UEFA.com | |
| 9 October 2017 | Olympic Stadium, Kiev |  Ukraine |
2–0 | Kramarić (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification - Second Round | ||||||
| 9 November 2017 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |  Greece |
4–1 | Modrić, Kalinić, Perišić, Kramarić | UEFA.com | |
| 12 November 2017 | Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus | Greece |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| Friendly fixtures | ||||||
| 23 March 2018 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Peru |
0–2 | |||
| 27 March 2018 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |  Mexico |
1–0 | Rakitić | ||
| 3 June 2018 | Anfield, Liverpool |  Brazil |
0–2 | |||
| 8 June 2018 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek |  Senegal |
2–1 | Perišić, Kramarić | ||
Croatia U21
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage | ||||||
| 31 August 2017 | Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău |  Moldova |
3–0 | Ćorić, Brekalo (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 5 October 2017 | Stadion Varteks, Varaždin |  Belarus |
2–1 | Šimić, Benković | UEFA.com | |
| 9 October 2017 | Stadion Varteks, Varaždin |  Czech Republic |
5–1 | Karačić, Vlašić (2), Brekalo, Moro | UEFA.com | |
| 8 November 2017 | Stadion Radnik, Velika Gorica |  San Marino |
5–0 | Jakoliš (3), Bočkaj, Brekalo | UEFA.com | |
| 13 November 2017 | Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki | Greece |
1–1 | Brekalo | UEFA.com | |
| 23 March 2018 | Městský stadion, Karviná | Czech Republic |
1–2 | Ćaleta-Car | UEFA.com | |
| 27 March 2018 | Stadion Radnik, Velika Gorica | Moldova |
4–0 | Vlašić (2), Jakoliš, Karačić | UEFA.com | |
| Friendly fixtures | ||||||
| 4 September 2017 | Stadion Hartberg, Hartberg |  Austria |
1–1 | Ćorić | HNS-CFF.hr | |
Croatia U19
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round | ||||||
| 8 November 2017 | Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj | San Marino |
3–0 | Kulenović (2), Nejašmić | UEFA.com | |
| 11 November 2017 | Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj |  Latvia |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 14 November 2017 | Stadion Kunfin, Rovinj |  Denmark |
2–5 | Javorčić, Špikić | UEFA.com | |
Croatia U17
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round | ||||||
| 19 October 2017 | Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tirana |  Albania |
1–0 | Krizmanić | UEFA.com | |
| 22 October 2017 | Elbasan Arena, Elbasan |  Liechtenstein |
6–0 | Marin (2), Šarić, Krizmanić, Vušković, Brnić | UEFA.com | |
| 25 October 2017 | Elbasan Arena, Elbasan |  Spain |
1–1 | Vušković | UEFA.com | |
| 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Elite round | ||||||
| 9 March 2018 | Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula |  Sweden |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 12 March 2018 | Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka |  Cyprus |
1–1 | Marin | UEFA.com | |
| 15 March 2018 | Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
1–2 | Vušković | UEFA.com | |
Croatia Women's
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification - Group stage | ||||||
| 15 September 2017 | Arena Lviv, Lviv | Ukraine |
1–1 | Rudelic | UEFA.com | |
| 19 September 2017 | Stadion Varteks, Varaždin | Sweden |
0–2 | UEFA.com | ||
| 19 October 2017 | Ménfői úti Stadion, Győr |  Hungary |
2–2 | Žigić, Dujmenović | UEFA.com | |
| 24 October 2017 | Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešić | Denmark |
0–4 | UEFA.com | ||
| 5 April 2018 | Stadion Stanovi, Zadar | Ukraine |
0–3 | UEFA.com | ||
| 9 April 2018 | Stadion Stanovi, Zadar | Hungary |
1–3 | Žigić | UEFA.com | |
| 7 June 2018 | Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg | Sweden |
0–4 | UEFA.com | ||
Croatia Women's U19
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round | ||||||
| 17 October 2017 | Thermenstadion, Bad Waltersdorf | Austria |
0–4 | UEFA.com | ||
| 20 October 2017 | Thermenstadion, Bad Waltersdorf | Belgium |
0–7 | UEFA.com | ||
| 23 October 2017 | Thermenstadion, Bad Waltersdorf |  North Macedonia |
1–0 | Spajić | UEFA.com | |
Croatia Women's U17
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round | ||||||
| 16 October 2017 | Uddevalla Arena, Ljungskile |  Russia |
0–2 | UEFA.com | ||
| 19 October 2017 | Uddevalla Arena, Ljungskile | Sweden |
0–11 | UEFA.com | ||
| 22 October 2017 | Uddevalla Arena, Ljungskile |  Israel |
1–2 | Lucić | UEFA.com | |
League tables
Croatian First Football League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb (C) | 36 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 68 | 34 | +34 | 73 | Qualification to Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Rijeka | 36 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 75 | 32 | +43 | 70 | Qualification to Europa League third qualifying round[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Hajduk Split | 36 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 70 | 38 | +32 | 66 | Qualification to Europa League second qualifying round[lower-alpha 1] |
| 4 | Osijek | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 53 | 38 | +15 | 56 | Qualification to Europa League first qualifying round[lower-alpha 1] |
| 5 | Lokomotiva | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 47 | 48 | −1 | 51 | |
| 6 | Slaven Belupo | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 45 | −10 | 43 | |
| 7 | Inter Zaprešić | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 64 | −21 | 43 | |
| 8 | Rudeš | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 41 | 62 | −21 | 40 | |
| 9 | Istra 1961 (O) | 36 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 28 | 60 | −32 | 27 | Qualification to Relegation play-offs |
| 10 | Cibalia (R) | 36 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 36 | 75 | −39 | 26 | Relegation to Croatian Second Football League |
Source: PrvaHNL.hr
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored (at home if two teams tied); 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-off
(Note: Criteria 2–4 and 7 is only used if deciding champion, teams to international competition or teams for relegation and in that case criteria 6 will not be used).[1]
(C) Champion; (O) Play-off winner; (R) Relegated.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored (at home if two teams tied); 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-off
(Note: Criteria 2–4 and 7 is only used if deciding champion, teams to international competition or teams for relegation and in that case criteria 6 will not be used).[1]
(C) Champion; (O) Play-off winner; (R) Relegated.
Notes:
- Since the winners of the 2017–18 Croatian Football Cup, Dinamo Zagreb, qualified for European competition based on league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners (Europa League third qualifying round) was passed to the runners-up, the spot awarded to the runners-up was passed to the third-placed team, and the spot awarded to the third-placed team was passed to the fourth-placed team.
Croatian Second Football League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation[lower-alpha 1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorica (C, P) | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 44 | 29 | +15 | 62 | Promotion to the Croatian First Football League |
| 2 | Varaždin | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 50 | 32 | +18 | 61[lower-alpha 2] | Qualification to the promotion play-off |
| 3 | Dinamo Zagreb II | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 43 | 25 | +18 | 61[lower-alpha 2] | Reserve teams are ineligible for promotion to the Croatian First Football League |
| 4 | Sesvete | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 46 | 38 | +8 | 54 | |
| 5 | Hajduk Split II | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 44 | 32 | +12 | 50 | Reserve teams are ineligible for promotion to the Croatian First Football League |
| 6 | Dugopolje | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 34 | 37 | −3 | 46 | |
| 7 | Šibenik | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 39 | 43 | −4 | 42 | |
| 8 | Kustošija | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 34 | 39 | −5 | 40 | |
| 9 | Solin | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 48 | −17 | 34[lower-alpha 3] | |
| 10 | Lučko | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 27 | 40 | −13 | 34[lower-alpha 3] | |
| 11 | Hrvatski Dragovoljac | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 48 | −11 | 34[lower-alpha 3] | Qualification to the relegation play-off |
| 12 | Novigrad (R) | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 32 | 50 | −18 | 31 | Relegation to the Croatian Third Football League |
Source: Druga-HNL.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated.
Notes:
- Dinamo Zagreb II and Hajduk Split II are ineligible for promotion
- Head-to-head points: Varaždin 6, Dinamo 0
- Head-to-head points: Solin 9, Lučko 5, Dragovoljac 2
Croatian clubs in Europe
Summary
| Club | Competition | Starting round | Final round | Matches played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rijeka | Champions League | 2nd qualifying round | Play-off round | 6 |
| Europa League | Group stage | 6 | ||
| Dinamo Zagreb | Europa League | 3rd qualifying round | Play-off round | 4 |
| Hajduk Split | Europa League | 2nd qualifying round | Play-off round | 6 |
| Osijek | Europa League | 1st qualifying round | Play-off round | 8 |
| Osijek | Women's Champions League | Qualifying round | 3 | |
Rijeka
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Dinamo Zagreb
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Dinamo Zagreb scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 27 July 2017 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |  Odd |
2–1 | Hodžić, Fernandes | UEFA.com | |
| 3 August 2017 | Skagerak Arena, Skien | Odd |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 2017–18 Europa League - Play-off round | ||||||
| 17 August 2017 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Skënderbeu Korçë |
1–1 | Henríquez | UEFA.com | |
| 24 August 2017 | Elbasan Arena, Elbasan | Skënderbeu Korçë |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
Hajduk Split
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Hajduk Split scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 Europa League - Second qualifying round | ||||||
| 13 July 2017 | Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje |  Levski Sofia |
1–0 | Futács | UEFA.com | |
| 20 July 2017 | Georgi Asparuhov Stadium, Sofia | Levski Sofia |
2–1 | Ohandza, Erceg | UEFA.com | |
| 2017–18 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 27 July 2017 | Brøndby Stadium, Brøndby | Brøndby |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 3 August 2017 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Brøndby |
2–0 | Erceg (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 2017–18 Europa League - Play-off round | ||||||
| 17 August 2017 | Goodison Park, Liverpool |  Everton |
0–2 | UEFA.com | ||
| 24 August 2017 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Everton |
1–1 | Radošević | UEFA.com | |
Osijek
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Osijek scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 Europa League - First qualifying round | ||||||
| 29 June 2017 | Estadi Comunal, Andorra la Vella |  UE Santa Coloma |
2–0 | Mioč, Lukić | UEFA.com | |
| 6 July 2017 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | UE Santa Coloma |
4–0 | Ejupi, Barišić, Bočkaj (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 2017–18 Europa League - Second qualifying round | ||||||
| 13 July 2017 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek |  Luzern |
2–0 | Ejupi, Grezda | UEFA.com | |
| 20 July 2017 | Swissporarena, Lucerne | Luzern |
1–2 | Ejupi | UEFA.com | |
| 2017–18 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 27 July 2017 | Philips Stadion, Eindhoven |  PSV Eindhoven |
1–0 | Barišić | UEFA.com | |
| 3 August 2017 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | PSV Eindhoven |
1–0 | Bočkaj | UEFA.com | |
| 2017–18 Europa League - Play-off round | ||||||
| 17 August 2017 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | Austria Wien |
1–2 | Ejupi | UEFA.com | |
| 24 August 2017 | NV Arena, Sankt Pölten | Austria Wien |
1–0 | Boban | UEFA.com | |
ŽNK Osijek
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | ŽNK Osijek scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 UEFA Women's Champions League - Qualifying round | ||||||
| 22 August 2017 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | ŽFK Istatov |
7–0 | Balić (3), Nevrkla, Andrlić, Jakovac, Lojna | UEFA.com | |
| 25 August 2017 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek |  KÍ Klaksvík |
4–0 | Andrlić, Bojčić, Nevrkla, Jakovac | UEFA.com | |
| 28 August 2017 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek |  Stjarnan |
0–1 | UEFA.com | ||
References
- "Propozicije natjecanja za prvenstvo Hrvatski Telekom Prve lige za natjecateljsku godinu 2017/2018" (PDF). hns-cff.hr (in Croatian). 5 July 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 May 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
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