2015–16 in Croatian football

The following article presents a summary of the 2015–16 football season in Croatia, which will be the 25th season of competitive football in the country.

Football in Croatia
Season2015–16
Men's football
Prva HNLDinamo Zagreb
Druga HNLCibalia
Treća HNL
Croatian CupDinamo Zagreb
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National teams

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Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying - Group stage
3 September 2015 Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku   Azerbaijan 0–0 UEFA.com
6 September 2015 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo   Norway 0–2 UEFA.com
10 October 2015 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Bulgaria 3–0 Perišić, Rakitić, Kalinić UEFA.com
13 October 2015 Ta' Qali National Stadium, Ta' Qali   Malta 1–0 Perišić UEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
17 November 2015 Olimp-2, Rostov on Don   Russia 3–1 Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić HNS-CFF.hr
23 March 2016 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Israel 2–0 Perišić, Brozović HNS-CFF.hr
26 March 2016 Groupama Arena, Budapest   Hungary 1–1 Mandžukić HNS-CFF.hr
27 May 2016 Gradski stadion, Koprivnica   Moldova 1–0 Kramarić
4 June 2016 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   San Marino 10–0 Pjaca, Mandžukić (3), Srna, Perišić, Rakitić, Kalinić (3)
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage
3 September 2015 Gradski stadion, Koprivnica   Georgia 1–0 Milić UEFA.com
7 September 2015 Tamme Stadium, Tartu   Estonia 4–0 Milić, Pašalić (2), Radošević UEFA.com
7 October 2015 San Marino Stadium, Serravalle   San Marino 3–0 Marić (2), Pašalić UEFA.com
11 November 2015 Stadion Šubićevac, Šibenik   San Marino 4–0 Halilović, Milić, Perić, Pjaca UEFA.com
17 November 2015 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   Spain 2–3 Pašalić, Radošević UEFA.com
24 March 2016 Estadio El Plantío, Burgos   Spain 3–0 Ćaleta-Car, Perica (2) UEFA.com
28 March 2016 Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešić   Estonia 2–1 Pavičić, Perica UEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
12 October 2015 Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešić   Russia 3–4 Radošević (2), Dangubić HNS-CFF.hr
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
18 November 2015 Stadion Veruda, Pula   Montenegro 3–1 Matić, Božić UEFA.com
20 November 2015 Stadion Veli Jože, Poreč   Kazakhstan 1–0 Brekalo UEFA.com
23 November 2015 Stadion Veruda, Pula   Hungary 1–1 Knežević UEFA.com
2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Elite round
23 March 2016 Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka   Bulgaria 1–0 Brekalo UEFA.com
25 March 2016 Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka   Scotland 3–0 Brodić, Turčin, Brekalo UEFA.com
28 March 2016 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   Belgium 4–0 Benković, Brodić, Lovren, Knežević UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Group stage
17 October 2015 Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago   Chile 1–1 Moro FIFA.com
20 October 2015 Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar   United States 2–2 Majić, Ivanušec FIFA.com
23 October 2015 Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso, Coquimbo   Nigeria 2–1 Brekalo, Majić FIFA.com
2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Knockout stage
29 October 2015 Estadio Municipal de Concepción, Concepción   Germany 2–0 Moro, Lovren FIFA.com
1 November 2015 Estadio Municipal Nelson Oyarzún Arenas, Chillán   Mali 0–1 FIFA.com
2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
26 October 2015 Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, Eschen   Gibraltar 4–1 Javorčić (2), Knežević (2) UEFA.com
28 October 2015 Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzers   Liechtenstein 2–0 Vujčić, Čuže UEFA.com
31 October 2015 Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzers   Czech Republic 2–2 Špikić, Kulenović UEFA.com
2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Elite round
16 March 2016 Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj   Wales 0–2 UEFA.com
18 March 2016 Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj   Sweden 1–2 Javorčić UEFA.com
21 March 2016 Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula   Portugal 2–4 Špikić, Javorčić UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying - Group stage
17 September 2015 Kazım Karabekir Stadium, Erzurum   Turkey 4–1 Landeka, Joščak, Šundov, Šalek UEFA.com
22 September 2015 Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb   Germany 0–1 UEFA.com
25 October 2015 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Hungary 1–1 Joščak UEFA.com
30 November 2015 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   Turkey 3–0 Šundov, Joščak, Andrlić UEFA.com
8 April 2016 Gyirmóti Stadion, Győr   Hungary 0–2 UEFA.com
12 April 2016 Stadion an der Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück   Germany 0–2 UEFA.com
6 June 2016 Gradski stadion, Koprivnica   Russia 0–3 UEFA.com

League tables

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Croatian First Football League

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Dinamo Zagreb (C) 36 26 7 3 67 19 +48 85 Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round[a]
2 Rijeka 36 21 14 1 56 20 +36 77 Qualification for the Europa League third qualifying round
3 Hajduk Split 36 17 10 9 46 28 +18 61 Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round
4 Lokomotiva 36 16 4 16 56 53 +3 52 Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round
5 Inter Zaprešić 36 11 14 11 39 48 −9 47
6 RNK Split 36 10 16 10 28 29 −1 46
7 Slaven Belupo 36 10 12 14 41 42 −1 42
8 Osijek 36 7 13 16 27 49 −22 34
9 Istra 1961 (O) 36 4 12 20 23 58 −35 24 Qualification for the relegation play-off
10 NK Zagreb (R) 36 3 8 25 27 64 −37 17 Relegation to Croatian Second Football League
Source: PrvaHNL.hr, Soccerway
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) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Dinamo Zagreb qualified for the Europa League third qualifying round by winning the 2015–16 Croatian Football Cup. However, since they already qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners was passed down the league.

Croatian Second Football League

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Cibalia (C, P) 33 20 10 3 54 20 +34 70 Promotion to the Croatian First Football League
2 Šibenik 33 20 9 4 54 21 +33 69 Qualification to the promotion play-off
3 Sesvete 33 15 7 11 56 40 +16 52
4 Gorica 33 13 8 12 40 40 0 47
5 Rudeš 33 11 10 12 47 44 +3 43
6 Dinamo Zagreb II 33 11 10 12 34 37 −3 43 Reserve teams are ineligible for promotion to the Croatian First Football League
7 Dugopolje 33 11 7 15 38 41 −3 40
8 Lučko 33 11 7 15 40 47 −7 40
9 Imotski 33 11 7 15 40 50 −10 40
10 Hrvatski Dragovoljac 33 11 7 15 29 39 −10 40 Relegation to the Croatian Third Football League
11 Segesta (R) 33 10 8 15 44 54 −10 38
12 Zadar (R) 33 5 8 20 30 73 −43 23
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

Croatian clubs in Europe

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Summary

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Club Competition Starting round Final round Matches played
Dinamo Zagreb Champions League 2nd qualifying round Group stage 12
Rijeka Europa League 2nd qualifying round 2
Hajduk Split Europa League 1st qualifying round Play-off round 8
Lokomotiva Europa League 1st qualifying round 2nd qualifying round 4
Osijek Women's Champions League Qualifying round 3
Dinamo Zagreb U19 UEFA Youth League Group stage Round of 16 7

Dinamo Zagreb

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Date Venue Opponents Score Dinamo Zagreb scorer(s) Report
2015–16 Champions League - Second qualifying round
15 July 2015 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Fola Esch 1–1 Henríquez UEFA.com
22 July 2015 Stade Émile Mayrisch, Esch-sur-Alzette   Fola Esch 3–0 Pjaca (2), Rog UEFA.com
2015–16 Champions League - Third qualifying round
28 July 2015 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Molde 1–1 Henríquez UEFA.com
4 August 2015 Aker Stadion, Molde   Molde 3–3 Pjaca, Ademi, Rog UEFA.com
2015–16 Champions League - Play-off round
19 August 2015 Elbasan Arena, Elbasan   Skënderbeu Korçë 2–1 Soudani, Pivarić UEFA.com
25 August 2015 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Skënderbeu Korçë 4–1 Soudani (2), Taravel, Hodžić UEFA.com
2015–16 Champions League - Group stage
16 September 2015 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Arsenal 2–1 Pivarić, Fernandes UEFA.com
29 September 2015 Allianz Arena, Munich   Bayern Munich 0–5 UEFA.com
20 October 2015 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Olympiacos 0–1 UEFA.com
4 November 2015 Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus   Olympiacos 1–2 Hodžić UEFA.com
24 November 2015 Emirates Stadium, London   Arsenal 0–3 UEFA.com
9 December 2015 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Bayern Munich 0–2 UEFA.com

Rijeka

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Date Venue Opponents Score Rijeka scorer(s) Report
2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round
16 July 2015 Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka   Aberdeen 0–3 UEFA.com
23 July 2015 Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen   Aberdeen 2–2 Tomasov, Kvržić UEFA.com

Hajduk Split

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Date Venue Opponents Score Hajduk Split scorer(s) Report
2015–16 Europa League - First qualifying round
2 July 2015 Rakvere linnastaadion, Rakvere   Sillamäe Kalev 1–1 Caktaš UEFA.com
9 July 2015 Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje   Sillamäe Kalev 6–2 Balić, Caktaš, Ohandza (2), Vlašić, Maglica UEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round
16 July 2015 Bonifika Stadium, Koper   Koper 2–3 Milović, Nižić UEFA.com
23 July 2015 Stadion Poljud, Split   Koper 4–1 Kiš, Jefferson, Caktaš, Maglica UEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Third qualifying round
30 July 2015 Stadion Poljud, Split   Strømsgodset 2–0 Balić, Kiš UEFA.com
6 August 2015 Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen   Strømsgodset 2–0 Caktaš, Ohandza UEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Play-off round
20 August 2014 Stadion u Nisy, Liberec   Slovan Liberec 0–1 UEFA.com
27 August 2014 Stadion Poljud, Split   Slovan Liberec 0–1 UEFA.com

Lokomotiva

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Date Venue Opponents Score Lokomotiva scorer(s) Report
2015–16 Europa League - First qualifying round
2 July 2015 Nantporth, Bangor   Airbus UK Broughton 3–1 Šovšić, Marić, Kolar UEFA.com
9 July 2015 Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb   Airbus UK Broughton 2–2 Fiolić, Šovšić UEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round
16 July 2015 Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb   PAOK 2–1 Kolar, Andrijašević UEFA.com
23 July 2015 Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki   PAOK 0–6 UEFA.com

ŽNK Osijek

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Date Venue Opponents Score ŽNK Osijek scorer(s) Report
2015–16 UEFA Women's Champions League - Qualifying round
11 August 2015 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Noroc Nimoreni 4–0 Šalek, Lojna (2), Andrlić UEFA.com
13 August 2015 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Benfica 0–3 UEFA.com
16 August 2015 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Spartak Subotica 0–3 UEFA.com

Dinamo Zagreb U19

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Date Venue Opponents Score Dinamo Zagreb U19 scorer(s) Report
2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Group stage
16 September 2015 Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb   Arsenal 0–2 UEFA.com
29 September 2015 Grünwalder Stadion, Munich   Bayern Munich 2–1 Božić, Brekalo UEFA.com
20 October 2015 Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb   Olympiacos 2–2 Čabraja, Olmo UEFA.com
4 November 2015 Renti Training Centre, Piraeus   Olympiacos 3–1 Božić, Gojak (2) UEFA.com
24 November 2015 Meadow Park, Borehamwood   Arsenal 2–1 Brekalo, Gojak UEFA.com
9 December 2015 Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb   Bayern Munich 0–1 UEFA.com
2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Round of 16
23 February 2016 Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Anderlecht   Anderlecht 0–3 (Awarded) Gojak, Brekalo UEFA.com

Match originally finished 2–0 in favour of Dinamo Zagreb, but was awarded by UEFA as 3–0 win for Anderlecht due to Dinamo Zagreb fielding suspended player Matija Fintić.

References

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  1. ^ "Propozicije natjecanja za prvenstvo MAXtv prve lige za natjecateljsku godinu 2015/2016" (PDF) (in Croatian). Croatian Football Federation. 7 July 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2015.