Date: May 6th 2010
Author: Not Specified
From: Four Four Two Australia

MELBOURNE Heart marquee target Josip Skoko was celebrating his first cup triumph with current club Hajduk Split after they picked up the Croatian Cup overnight.

It is the first time Split have won the trophy since 2003 and came after they overpowered Sibenik 2-0 in the second leg of the two match final for an aggregate 4-1 victory.

"We would have preferred to win the league and cup double but it is still a great feeling because it's my first trophy in a Hajduk shirt," said retired Socceroo Skoko after the match.

Ante Vukusic fired Hajduk ahead in the 16th minute, drilling in a low shot after a one-two with strike partner Senijad Ibricic who converted a penalty in added time.

Sibenik squandered a hatful of good chances after the opening goal, striker Ermin Zec missing three sitters while Ivan Medvid and Jusuf Dajic also went close either side of halftime.

It was Hajduk's first trophy since 2005, when they last won the Croatian league title before traditional foes Dinamo Zagreb captured five in a row.

Hajduk coach Stanko Poklepovic added: "It is very nice to be a part of Hajduk today and we are very proud to have played in this final and won the silverware."

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