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In the following seasons, things did not go as planned for Olimpija, and their results in the Slovenian First League standings were far from impressive. In the 1999\/2000 season, a victory in the Slovenian Cup brought the club its first trophy in four years. In 2000, Bojan Pra\u0161nikar took over as head coach, and the league\u2019s top striking duo, Sebastjan Cimeroti\u010d and Ermin Rakovi\u0107, returned to the squad. Despite these efforts, Olimpija struggled to achieve significant success, with their best result being a second-place finish in the 2000\/2001 Slovenian championship. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1200px” custom_margin=”-16px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
Between 1966 and 1984, Olimpija reached the semifinals of the Yugoslav Cup twice and participated in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (the predecessor of the UEFA Cup) on two occasions. However, in the Yugoslav First League, the club generally found itself in the lower half of the table.
In 1984, Olimpija was relegated from the First League, a significant setback for the club. The situation worsened when they were further relegated from the Second League. Despite these challenges, the club managed to stabilize during the latter half of the season, finishing in 3rd place.
The following season marked a stunning turnaround for Olimpija, as the team dominated the Second Federal League with 20 wins, 6 draws, and no losses, achieving an impressive goal difference of 64:4. This performance secured their return to the league in grand style. <\/span><\/p>\nOn September 4, 1988, during a match against Dinamo Vinkovci, the first signs of the supporter group Green Dragons appeared in the stands. The group was officially founded on October 2, 1988, marking the beginning of organized fan support at football matches in Ljubljana.
In 1989, during the inaugural season of the unified Second League, Olimpija convincingly won the championship, securing their return to the Yugoslav First League. <\/span><\/p>\nOlimpija's return to the Yugoslav First League brought a wave of football euphoria during a time when political tensions in the former Yugoslavia were reaching a boiling point. This excitement peaked on November 11, 1989, when Olimpija defeated Crvena Zvezda in a thrilling penalty shootout.
The following season, which turned out to be the last in the Yugoslav league, was less successful. Olimpija finished in 14th place, losing many key players throughout the season. Political unrest and the looming war further impacted the atmosphere, leading to declining attendance at matches.
Olimpija played its final match in the Yugoslav First League on June 17, 1990, against Dinamo Zagreb. <\/span><\/p>\n” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#020202″ text_line_height=”28px” custom_margin=”-5px||-10px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n
Even during the days of the Yugoslav First League, the derbies against NK Maribor were the most exciting and well-attended matches. On April 6, 1964, a remarkable 19,994 spectators filled the Be\u017eigrad Stadium, setting a record attendance for any football match in Slovenia\u2014a record that still stands today.
Olimpija shone during this era and reached the Yugoslav Cup final in 1970. Despite a valiant effort, they narrowly lost to Crvena Zvezda (2:2 and 0:1 after extra time in the 120th minute). However, their strong performance earned them a spot in the European Cup Winners\u2019 Cup. <\/span><\/p>\nFrom 1966 to 1984, Olimpija played in the semi-finals of the Yugoslav Cup twice, and twice qualified for the European Cup (the predecessor of the UEFA Cup) and in the Yugoslav Federal League, they occupied places in the second half of the table. In 1984, they were relegated from the latter, which meant a considerable loss for the club, and the consequences were such that Olimpija was even relegated from the second league. However, the situation stabilized in the second half of the season and Olimpija finished the championship in 3rd place and returned to the 2nd Federal Football League in a big way in the new season (20 wins, 6 draws and no defeats, with a goal difference of 64:4). In a match against Dinamo Vinkovci on 4 September 1988, the beginnings of the Green Dragons fan group (officially founded on 2 October 1988) appeared in the stands, marking the beginning of organized cheering at football matches in Ljubljana. In the first season of the unified second league in 1989, they confidently won the championship and returned to the first league. On September 4, 1988, during a match against Dinamo Vinkovci, the first signs of the supporter group Green Dragons appeared in the stands. The group was officially founded on October 2, 1988, marking the beginning of organized fan support at football matches in Ljubljana.
In 1989, during the inaugural season of the unified Second League, Olimpija convincingly won the championship, securing their return to the Yugoslav First League. <\/span><\/p>\nOlimpija's return to the Yugoslav First League brought a wave of football euphoria during a time when political tensions in the former Yugoslavia were reaching a boiling point. This excitement peaked on November 11, 1989, when Olimpija defeated Crvena Zvezda in a thrilling penalty shootout.
The following season, which turned out to be the last in the Yugoslav league, was less successful. Olimpija finished in 14th place, losing many key players throughout the season. Political unrest and the looming war further impacted the atmosphere, leading to declining attendance at matches.
Olimpija played its final match in the Yugoslav First League on June 17, 1990, against Dinamo Zagreb. <\/span><\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
Between 1966 and 1984, Olimpija reached the semifinals of the Yugoslav Cup twice and participated in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (the predecessor of the UEFA Cup) on two occasions. However, in the Yugoslav First League, the club generally found itself in the lower half of the table.
In 1984, Olimpija was relegated from the First League, a significant setback for the club. The situation worsened when they were further relegated from the Second League. Despite these challenges, the club managed to stabilize during the latter half of the season, finishing in 3rd place.
The following season marked a stunning turnaround for Olimpija, as the team dominated the Second Federal League with 20 wins, 6 draws, and no losses, achieving an impressive goal difference of 64:4. This performance secured their return to the league in grand style. <\/span><\/p>\nOn September 4, 1988, during a match against Dinamo Vinkovci, the first signs of the supporter group Green Dragons appeared in the stands. The group was officially founded on October 2, 1988, marking the beginning of organized fan support at football matches in Ljubljana.
In 1989, during the inaugural season of the unified Second League, Olimpija convincingly won the championship, securing their return to the Yugoslav First League. <\/span><\/p>\nOlimpija’s return to the Yugoslav First League brought a wave of football euphoria during a time when political tensions in the former Yugoslavia were reaching a boiling point. This excitement peaked on November 11, 1989, when Olimpija defeated Crvena Zvezda in a thrilling penalty shootout.
The following season, which turned out to be the last in the Yugoslav league, was less successful. Olimpija finished in 14th place, losing many key players throughout the season. Political unrest and the looming war further impacted the atmosphere, leading to declining attendance at matches.
Olimpija played its final match in the Yugoslav First League on June 17, 1990, against Dinamo Zagreb. <\/span><\/p>\n” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#020202″ text_line_height=”28px” custom_margin=”||-10px|||” custom_padding=”13px|||||” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In 2002, businessman Jurij Schollmayer took over the management of Olimpija and brought big names to the Be\u017eigrad Stadium. Branko Oblak was appointed head coach, while Croatian star Robert Prosine\u010dki led the team on the field. Additionally, Mladen Rudonja rejoined the club, followed by Miran Pavlin during the winter transfer window. Despite the financial investment and relatively favorable conditions, Olimpija once again failed to secure the national championship but found success in the Slovenian Cup competition. <\/span><\/p>\nIn the 2003\/2004 season, Suad Be\u0161irevi\u0107 replaced Branko Oblak as head coach, leading the team in European competitions. The most notable moments included strong performances against English giants Liverpool. Domestically, Olimpija finished second in the Slovenian championship, trailing Gorica by just one point. However, this success only served as temporary relief from the severe challenges that followed. Due to various issues and legal disputes, sponsors began to withdraw from the club, and eventually, even Jurij Schollmayer stepped away. What followed was the darkest period in the club’s history. <\/span> <\/p>\nIn 2004, after long delays, a so-called crisis assembly was finally held. The old management, bolstered by new promises, was given a renewed mandate. However, the financial situation did not improve, leading to the disintegration of the team. Players began to leave, and the management scrambled to assemble a makeshift squad for the second half of the season.
Complications arose due to the failure to submit licensing applications, which could have provided a glimmer of hope for competing at the highest level of the Football Association of Slovenia (NZS). Due to formal errors and ongoing disputes, the saga of the club\u2019s dissolution officially ended in December 2008, long after the idea of a new Olimpija had taken root, giving rise to the rebirth of the club. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”CTA Style 4 Main Section ” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.78)” background_image=”https:\/\/nkolimpija.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_3357.jpeg” background_enable_image=”on” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”||32px||false|false” global_module=”101336″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”CTA Style 4 Main Section Row 1″ module_class=”divifactory_ctav4_heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1200px” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||59px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Tickets” admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_text_color=”#00853f” header_font_size=”14px” header_letter_spacing=”2px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font=”|700|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”38px” body_line_height=”1.3em” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||33px|||” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_blurb_title=”position: relative;||margin-bottom:15px;|| display: inline-block;||padding-bottom:0;” custom_css_blurb_content=”max-width:100%;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_blurb_title_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_blurb_title_tablet=”position: relative;||margin-bottom:15px;|| display: inline-block;||padding-bottom:0;” custom_css_blurb_title_phone=”position: relative;||margin-bottom:15px;|| display: inline-block;||padding-bottom:0;”]<\/p>\n
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