Hajduk Split to Carry Croatian Hopes in UEFA Europa League

Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split are the only Croatian clubs left in European competitions after UEFA Europa League qualifying action last night…

Hajduk Split managed to turn around a 2-3 result from their first leg against Slovenian side Koper, whilst NK Rijeka and NK Lokomotiva ended their European campaigns.

Playing in front of a big crowd at Split’s Poljud stadium, Hajduk took an early lead against Koper before running away winners on the night 4-1 and 6-4 on aggregate. NK Rijeka went into their clash with Aberdeen in Scotland trailing 3-0. There looked there could be hope for the Croatian side when they went up 2-0, but two quick goals from Aberdeen ended Rijeka’s hopes.

It was a disappointing night in Greece for NK Lokomotiva. Going into the match with a 2-1 advantage, NK Lokomotiva were taken apart by Igor Tudor’s PAOK side in Solun. The Greeks scored at will to run away with the match 6-0.

UEFA Europa League Qualifying, 2nd Round Qualifying, 2nd Leg:

Hajduk – Koper 4:1 (6:4)
Aberdeen – Rijeka 2:2 (5:2)
PAOK – Lokomotiva 6:0 (7:2)