# Hajduk Split victory overshadowed by fan violence and hate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ajax-and-hajduk-split-conference-league-matchup > Updated: 2026-10-19T18:18:00.000Z. Sources: 118. Developments: 5. Hajduk Split defeated Ajax 2-1 in their UEFA Conference League opener at Poljud Stadium, with goals from Bamba and Šotiček. While the victory marked Hajduk’s first major European win in 16 years, the achievement was overshadowed by extremist behavior, violence, and internal fan protests. During a pre-match march, members of the Torcida fan group were recorded shouting antisemitic and Nazi-related slogans, including references to ‘Auschwitz’ and ‘Adolf’, as well as ‘Gazi Židove’ (Kill the Jews) and ‘Ustaj, Adolfe’ (Rise, Adolf). Supporters also carried a coffin inscribed with ‘Ajax’. These incidents drew international condemnation from media in Israel, the Netherlands, and Poland, as well as from the Israeli Embassy in Zagreb. The Croatian Government, President Zoran Milanović, and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković described the actions as the “unacceptable glorification of fascism.” Hajduk Split and the Croatian Football Federation have issued apologies to both Ajax and UEFA. Law enforcement investigations have expanded, with twenty-three members of the Torcida implicated in the incidents. Recent police findings reveal that these 23 identified suspects possess significant criminal histories, with combined records totaling over 200 criminal offenses and 400 misdemeanors, including theft, drug abuse, weapons offenses, and violent crimes. While nine individuals are currently in investigative detention, 12 suspects remain at large. The incident has sparked a national debate regarding the efficiency of the judicial system. Police officials noted that long delays in criminal proceedings often allow repeat offenders to remain active in the fan community. Discussions continue regarding whether current judicial penalties are sufficient to deter such behavior. ## Claims - A total of 57 individuals were detained during the incidents in Split. (disputed by 11 sources) - Eight people were arrested in the police operation. (disputed by 5 sources) - Police detained 32 people, including 19 foreigners, during separate interventions prior to the main clash. (disputed by 2 sources) - Hajduk defeated Ajax 2-1 in the Conference League group stage. (corroborated by 34 sources) - Fans shouted antisemitic and Nazi slogans including ‘Auschwitz’ and ‘Gazi Židove’ during the march. (corroborated by 33 sources) - Police are conducting a criminal investigation to identify and prosecute those who shouted punishable chants. (corroborated by 27 sources) - A significant flare display occurred during the 75th minute of the match at Poljud. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The Croatian Government strongly condemned the chants celebrating the Nazi regime. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Hajduk Split and Ajax are scheduled to play in the UEFA Conference League at Stadion Poljud. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Hajduk Club apologized to Ajax and the competition organizers for the conduct of the fans. (corroborated by 9 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Hajduk Split supporters investigated for pro-Nazi chants Twenty-three Hajduk Split supporters face investigation in Croatia for chanting pro-Nazi slogans and burning an Ajax-labeled coffin during a Conference League match. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hajduk-split-supporters-investigated-for-pro-nazi-chants ### 2026-10-17: Hajduk Split defeats Ajax in high-attendance Conference League opener Hajduk Split defeated Ajax 2-1 in the Conference League, drawing a crowd of 31,273—the highest attendance in the opening round of the league phase. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hajduk-split-defeats-ajax-in-conference-league-opener ### 2026-10-15: Hajduk Split fans spark international outcry with antisemitic chants Hajduk Split fans faced international condemnation for chanting antisemitic and Nazi slogans during a march before their UEFA Conference League match against Ajax, prompting criminal investigations in Croatia. 91 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hajduk-split-apologizes-after-fan-misconduct-during-ajax-match ### 2026-10-13: Hajduk Split defeats Ajax 2-1 amid fan violence in Split Hajduk Split beat Ajax 2-1 in the UEFA Conference League, but the match and preceding events were marred by Torcida fan violence and 57 arrests in Split. 58 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hajduk-split-prepares-for-conference-league-clash-against-ajax ### 2026-10-10: Ajax faces Hajduk Split in Conference League opener Ajax travels to Croatia to face Hajduk Split in the UEFA Conference League following Hajduk's recent victory in the Croatian ‘Eternal Derby’ against Dinamo Zagreb. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-faces-hajduk-split-in-conference-league-opener --- Cite as: Hajduk Split victory overshadowed by fan violence and hate. 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