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.
| Season | 2014–15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| Prva HNL | Dinamo Zagreb | |
| Druga HNL | Inter Zaprešić | |
| Treća HNL | Dinamo Zagreb II (West) Šibenik (South) Slavija Pleternica (East) | |
| Croatian Cup | Dinamo Zagreb | |
| Croatian Supercup | Rijeka | |
| ||
National teams edit
Croatia edit
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying - Group stage | ||||||
| 9 September 2014 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |  Malta
|
2–0 | Modrić, Kramarić | UEFA.com | |
| 10 October 2014 | Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia |  Bulgaria
|
1–0 | Bodurov (o.g.) | UEFA.com | |
| 13 October 2014 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek |  Azerbaijan
|
6–0 | Kramarić, Perišić (2), Brozović, Modrić, Sadygov (o.g.) | UEFA.com | |
| 16 November 2014 | San Siro, Milan |  Italy
|
1–1 | Perišić | UEFA.com | |
| 28 March 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |  Norway
|
5–1 | Brozović, Perišić, Olić, Schildenfeld, Pranjić | UEFA.com | |
| 12 June 2015 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Italy
|
1–1 | Mandžukić | UEFA.com | |
| Friendly fixtures | ||||||
| 4 September 2014 | Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula |  Cyprus
|
2–0 | Mandžukić (2) | HNS-CFF.hr | |
| 12 November 2014 | Boleyn Ground, London |  Argentina
|
1–2 | Sharbini | HNS-CFF.hr | |
| 7 June 2015 | Stadion Varteks, Varaždin |  Gibraltar
|
4–0 | Sharbini, Kovačić, Mandžukić, Kramarić | ||
Croatia U21 edit
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage | ||||||
| 3 September 2014 | Zemgales Olympic Centre, Jelgava |  Latvia
|
3–1 | Bagarić, Rebić, Župarić | UEFA.com | |
| 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Play-offs | ||||||
| 10 October 2014 | Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton |  England
|
1–2 | Livaja | UEFA.com | |
| 14 October 2014 | Stadion HNK Cibalia, Vinkovci | England
|
1–2 | Livaja | UEFA.com | |
| Friendly fixtures | ||||||
| 13 August 2014 | Gradski stadion, Sinj |  Montenegro
|
0–0 | HNS-CFF.hr | ||
| 13 November 2014 | Stadion Šubićevac, Šibenik | Norway
|
3–0 | Pašalić, Ćaleta-Car, Šimunović | HNS-CFF.hr | |
| 26 March 2015 | Stadion Sv. Josip Radnik, Sesvete | Montenegro
|
3–1 | Perić, Mišić, Krovinović | HNS-CFF.hr | |
| 30 March 2015 | Peristeri Stadium, Athens |  Greece
|
2–0 | Rog, Pašalić | HNS-CFF.hr | |
Croatia U19 edit
Croatia U17 edit
League tables edit
Prva HNL edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb (C) | 36 | 26 | 10 | 0 | 85 | 21 | +64 | 88 | Qualification to Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Rijeka | 36 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 76 | 29 | +47 | 75 | Qualification to Europa League second qualifying round |
| 3 | Hajduk Split[a] | 36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 59 | 56 | +3 | 50 | Qualification to Europa League first qualifying round |
| 4 | Lokomotiva | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 59 | 68 | −9 | 46 | |
| 5 | NK Zagreb | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 45 | 54 | −9 | 46 | |
| 6 | Slaven Belupo | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 38 | 49 | −11 | 42 | |
| 7 | RNK Split | 36 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 42 | 49 | −7 | 41 | |
| 8 | Osijek | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 42 | 59 | −17 | 36 | |
| 9 | Istra 1961 | 36 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 36 | 59 | −23 | 35 | Qualification to relegation play-off |
| 10 | Zadar (R) | 36 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 37 | 75 | −38 | 32 | Relegation 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:
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:
- ^ Hajduk Split were deducted 3 points for not showing up for the match against Dinamo Zagreb in the 16th round.
Druga HNL edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Zaprešić (C, P) | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 48 | 25 | +23 | 58 | Promotion to Croatian First Football League |
| 2 | Sesvete | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 30 | +23 | 53 | Qualification to promotion play-off |
| 3 | Gorica | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 46 | 26 | +20 | 51 | |
| 4 | Rudeš | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 42 | |
| 5 | Imotski | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 38 | −7 | 38 | |
| 6 | Cibalia | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 36 | 44 | −8 | 38 | |
| 7 | Dugopolje | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 32 | −5 | 34 | |
| 8 | Segesta | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 31 | 42 | −11 | 34 | |
| 9 | Lučko | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 35 | −11 | 33 | |
| 10 | Hrvatski Dragovoljac | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 42 | −12 | 33 | Relegation to Croatian Third Football League[a] |
| 11 | Bistra (R) | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 38 | −20 | 27 | |
| 12 | Pomorac (D, R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Withdraw 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:
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:
- ^ Hrvatski Dragovoljac were kept in the division despite getting relegated.
Croatian clubs in Europe edit
Summary edit
| Club | Competition | Starting round | Final round | Matches played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinamo Zagreb | Champions League | 2nd qualifying round | Europa League - Group stage | 12 |
| Rijeka | Europa League | 2nd qualifying round | Group stage | 12 |
| Hajduk Split | Europa League | 2nd qualifying round | Play-off round | 6 |
| RNK Split | Europa League | 1st qualifying round | Play-off round | 8 |
Dinamo Zagreb edit
Rijeka edit
Hajduk Split edit
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Hajduk Split scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 Europa League - Second qualifying round | ||||||
| 17 July 2014 | Oriel Park, Dundalk |  Dundalk
|
2–0 | Caktaš, Vlašić | UEFA.com | |
| 24 July 2014 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Dundalk
|
1–2 | Kouassi | UEFA.com | |
| 2014–15 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 31 July 2014 | Shakhter Stadium, Karagandy |  Shakhter Karagandy
|
2–4 | Gotal, Caktaš | UEFA.com | |
| 7 August 2014 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Shakhter Karagandy
|
3–0 | Sušić, Maglica, Gotal | UEFA.com | |
| 2014–15 Europa League - Play-off round | ||||||
| 20 August 2014 | Olympic Stadium, Kyiv |  Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
|
1–2 | Sušić | UEFA.com | |
| 28 August 2014 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
|
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
RNK Split edit
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | RNK Split scorer(s) | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 Europa League - First qualifying round | ||||||
| 3 July 2014 | Stadion Park Mladeži, Split |  Mika
|
2–0 | Glumac, Vojnović | UEFA.com | |
| 10 July 2014 | Mika Stadium, Yerevan | Mika
|
1–1 | Bilić | UEFA.com | |
| 2014–15 Europa League - Second qualifying round | ||||||
| 17 July 2014 | Stadion Park Mladeži, Split |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva
|
2–1 | Dujmović, Bilić | UEFA.com | |
| 24 July 2014 | GSZ Stadium, Larnaca | Hapoel Be'er Sheva
|
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 2014–15 Europa League - Third qualifying round | ||||||
| 31 July 2014 | Stadion Park Mladeži, Split | Chornomorets Odesa
|
2–0 | Rog, Belle | UEFA.com | |
| 7 August 2014 | Chornomorets Stadium, Odesa | Chornomorets Odesa
|
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 2014–15 Europa League - Play-off round | ||||||
| 21 August 2014 | Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje | Torino
|
0–0 | UEFA.com | ||
| 28 August 2014 | Stadio Olimpico di Torino, Turin | Torino
|
0–1 | UEFA.com | ||