2016–17 in Croatian football
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The following article presents a summary of the 2016–17 football season in Croatia, which will be the 26th season of competitive football in the country.
Season2016–17
Treća HNLVinogradar (West)
Hajduk Split II (South)
Međimurje (East)
Hajduk Split II (South)
Međimurje (East)
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Men's football | |
| Prva HNL | Rijeka |
| Druga HNL | Rudeš |
| Treća HNL | Vinogradar (West) Hajduk Split II (South) Međimurje (East) |
| Croatian Cup | Rijeka |
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National teams
Croatia
Croatia U21
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage | ||||||
| 1 September 2016 | Gradski stadion, Koprivnica |  Sweden |
1–1 | Perica | UEFA.com | |
| 6 September 2016 | David Abashidze Stadium, Zestaponi |  Georgia |
2–2 | Perica (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 10 October 2016 | Vångavallen, Trelleborg | Sweden |
2–4 | Perica, Benković | UEFA.com | |
Croatia U19
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship - Group stage | ||||||
| 12 July 2016 | Donaustadion, Ulm |  Netherlands |
1–3 | Brekalo | UEFA.com | |
| 15 July 2016 | Städtisches Waldstadion, Aalen |  France |
0–2 | UEFA.com | ||
| 18 July 2016 | Voith-Arena, Heidenheim |  England |
1–2 | Moro | UEFA.com | |
| 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round | ||||||
| 9 November 2016 | FAM Training Camp, Podgorica |  Cyprus |
4–0 | Lovren, Soldo, Majić, Majer | UEFA.com | |
| 11 November 2016 | FAM Training Camp, Podgorica |  Faroe Islands |
5–0 | Soldo, Brekalo, Kulenović, Gjira, Moro | UEFA.com | |
| 14 November 2016 | Stadion pod Malim brdom, Petrovac |  Montenegro |
2–1 | Špikić, Halilović | UEFA.com | |
| 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Elite round | ||||||
| 23 March 2017 | Estádio da Mata Real, Paços de Ferreira |  Portugal |
1–2 | Ivanušec | UEFA.com | |
| 25 March 2017 | Estádio dos Arcos, Vila do Conde |  Poland |
2–0 | Kalaica, Brekalo | UEFA.com | |
| 28 March 2017 | Estádio Dr. Machado de Matos, Felgueiras |  Turkey |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
Croatia U17
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship - Group stage | ||||||
| 3 May 2017 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka |  Italy |
0–1 | UEFA.com | ||
| 6 May 2017 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka | Turkey |
1–4 | Marin | UEFA.com | |
| 9 May 2017 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka |  Spain |
1–1 | Čolina | UEFA.com | |
Croatia Women's
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying - Group stage | ||||||
| 20 September 2016 | Arena Khimki, Khimki |  Russia |
0–5 | UEFA.com | ||
League tables
Croatian First Football League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rijeka (C) | 36 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 71 | 23 | +48 | 88 | Qualification to Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 68 | 24 | +44 | 86 | Qualification to Europa League third qualifying round[a] |
| 3 | Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 70 | 31 | +39 | 69 | Qualification to Europa League second qualifying round |
| 4 | Osijek | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 52 | 37 | +15 | 66 | Qualification to Europa League first qualifying round |
| 5 | Lokomotiva | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 41 | 38 | +3 | 44 | |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 33 | 49 | −16 | 39 | |
| 7 | Slaven Belupo | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 36 | 45 | −9 | 38 | |
| 8 | Inter Zaprešić | 36 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 57 | −31 | 28 | |
| 9 | Cibalia (O) | 36 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 26 | 79 | −53 | 21 | Qualification to Relegation play-offs |
| 10 | RNK Split (R) | 36 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 12 | 52 | −40 | 18 | Relegation to Croatian Third Football League[1] |
Source: Prva HNL (in Croatian), Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored (away goals if 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).[2]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (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 (away goals if 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).[2]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Since winners of 2016–17 Croatian Football Cup, Rijeka, qualified for Champions League, the spot awarded to the cup winner (Europa League third qualifying round) was passed to the runners-up and all other spots were adjusted accordingly.
Croatian Second Football League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudeš (C, P) | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 43 | 27 | +16 | 60 | Promotion to the Croatian First Football League |
| 2 | Gorica | 33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 53 | 31 | +22 | 57 | Qualification to the promotion play-off |
| 3 | Solin | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 40 | 36 | +4 | 55 | |
| 4 | Sesvete | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 53 | 36 | +17 | 52 | |
| 5 | Dinamo Zagreb II | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 39 | 32 | +7 | 47 | Reserve teams are ineligible for promotion to the Croatian First Football League |
| 6 | Dugopolje | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36 | 32 | +4 | 46 | |
| 7 | Šibenik | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 32 | 33 | −1 | 45 | |
| 8 | Novigrad | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 42 | |
| 9 | Lučko | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 34 | 48 | −14 | 38 | |
| 10 | Hrvatski Dragovoljac | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 39 | −9 | 36 | Relegation to the Croatian Third Football League |
| 11 | Imotski (R) | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 36 | 58 | −22 | 31 | |
| 12 | NK Zagreb (R) | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 34 | 50 | −16 | 29 |
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) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Croatian clubs in Europe
Summary
| Club | Competition | Starting round | Final round | Matches played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinamo Zagreb | Champions League | 2nd qualifying round | Group stage | 12 |
| Rijeka | Europa League | 3rd qualifying round | 2 | |
| Hajduk Split | Europa League | 2nd qualifying round | Play-off round | 6 |
| Lokomotiva | Europa League | 1st qualifying round | Play-off round | 8 |
| Osijek | Women's Champions League | Qualifying round | 3 | |
| Dinamo Zagreb U19 | UEFA Youth League | Group stage | 6 | |
Dinamo Zagreb
Rijeka
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Rijeka scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 28 July 2016 | Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, Istanbul | İstanbul Başakşehir |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 4 August 2016 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka | İstanbul Başakşehir |
2–2 | Bezjak (2) | UEFA.com | |
Hajduk Split
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Hajduk Split scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 Europa League - Second qualifying round | ||||||
| 14 July 2016 | Stadionul Emil Alexandrescu, Iași |  CSMS Iași |
2–2 | Ohandza, Said | UEFA.com | |
| 21 July 2016 | Stadion Poljud, Split | CSMS Iași |
2–1 | Tudor, Ohandza | UEFA.com | |
| 2016–17 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 28 July 2016 | CSC Nika Stadium, Oleksandriia |  FC Oleksandriya |
3–0 | Ćosić, Erceg, Ohandza | UEFA.com | |
| 4 August 2016 | Stadion Poljud, Split | FC Oleksandriya |
3–1 | Nižić, Sušić (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 2016–17 Europa League - Play-off round | ||||||
| 18 August 2016 | Netanya Stadium, Netanya |  Maccabi Tel Aviv |
1–2 | Said | UEFA.com | |
| 25 August 2016 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
2–1 (3–4 p) | Ćosić (2) | UEFA.com | |
Lokomotiva
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Lokomotiva scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 Europa League - First qualifying round | ||||||
| 30 June 2016 | Estadi Comunal, Andorra la Vella |  UE Santa Coloma |
3–1 | Marić (2), Prenga | UEFA.com | |
| 7 July 2016 | Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb | UE Santa Coloma |
4–1 | Ćorić, Prenga, Marić, Perić | UEFA.com | |
| 2016–17 Europa League - Second qualifying round | ||||||
| 14 July 2016 | Rovaniemen keskuskenttä, Rovaniemi |  RoPS |
1–1 | Jammeh (o.g.) | UEFA.com | |
| 21 July 2016 | Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb | RoPS |
3–0 | Fiolić, Marić (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 2016–17 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 28 July 2016 | Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb | Vorskla Poltava |
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 4 August 2016 | Oleksiy Butovskyi Vorskla Stadium, Poltava | Vorskla Poltava |
3–2 | Bočkaj, Fiolić, Perić | UEFA.com | |
| 2016–17 Europa League - Play-off round | ||||||
| 18 August 2016 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |  Genk |
2–2 | Marić, Fiolić | UEFA.com | |
| 25 August 2016 | Cristal Arena, Genk | Genk |
0–2 | UEFA.com | ||
ŽNK Osijek
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | ŽNK Osijek scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 UEFA Women's Champions League - Qualifying round | ||||||
| 23 August 2016 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek |  ŽFK Dragon 2014 |
14–1 | Trpeska (o.g.), Culek, Joščak (4), Šalek (5), Bojčić, Andrlić (2) | UEFA.com | |
| 25 August 2016 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek |  FC Minsk |
0–5 | UEFA.com | ||
| 28 August 2016 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | Standard Liège |
1–1 | Kunštek | UEFA.com | |
Dinamo Zagreb U19
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Dinamo Zagreb U19 scorer(s) | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 UEFA Youth League - Group stage | |||||
| 14 September 2016 | Groupama Academy Stadium, Décines | Lyon |
0–2 | UEFA.com | |
| 27 September 2016 | Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb | Juventus |
2–1 | Božić (2) | UEFA.com |
| 18 October 2016 | Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb | Sevilla |
2–4 | Božić (2) | UEFA.com |
| 2 November 2016 | Felipe Del Valle, La Rinconada | Sevilla |
1–1 | Božić | UEFA.com |
| 22 November 2016 | Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb | Lyon |
1–2 | Špikić | UEFA.com |
| 7 December 2016 | Juventus Stadium, Turin | Juventus |
1–0 | Đurić | UEFA.com |