The Croatian championship had fans on the edge of their seats this season. Three teams were in contention for the title on the last day of the league. The president of the Croatian federation, Marijan Kustic, was in a helicopter, waiting to deliver the trophy to the winner.
Three Teams, One Title
Rijeka, Dinamo Zagreb, and Hajduk Split were the teams fighting for the top spot. They were separated by just two points. All three teams won their final games, but Rijeka took the title due to their head-to-head record against Dinamo.
This is Rijeka’s second championship win. They are the team from Croatia’s third-largest city. Rijeka beat out Dinamo Zagreb, the team that dominated Croatian football for years. Dinamo had won seven titles in a row before Rijeka took the title.
A New Champion Emerges
The win is a big deal for Rijeka. They are now the champions of Croatia. The team and their fans are celebrating. It’s been seven years since a new team won the title. The final day of the league was full of excitement.
The championship win is a big deal for Croatian football. It shows that other teams can compete with Dinamo Zagreb. Rijeka’s win is a surprise, but it’s also exciting for fans. They get to see a new team on top.