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Thrilling Draw at Stadion Maksimir Between Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Rijeka
Zagreb – A tense and eventful match unfolded at Stadion Maksimir, where Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Rijeka drew in a HNL match on matchday 12. Despite HNK Rijeka’s dominance in ball possession (55%), Dinamo Zagreb capitalized on their opportunities to level the score.
The match started with a yellow card for D. Beljo of Dinamo Zagreb in the 21st minute. Joy arrived for the home team in the 29th minute, when M. Bakrar, assisted by I. Bennacer, opened the scoring. However, before halftime, D. Thaqi of HNK Rijeka also received a yellow card.
The second half began with a frenetic pace. M. Ndockyt of HNK Rijeka equalized in the 58th minute, assisted by A. Orec. Previously, M. Devetak and A. Hoxha had been cautioned. The match remained tied until the final minutes, when A. Hoxha, assisted by G. Villar, scored the final 2-2 in the 84th minute. The last minutes were a flurry of yellow cards, reflecting the intensity and nervousness of both teams. Referee Igor Pajač had a lot of work to maintain control.
HNK Rijeka had a slight advantage in shots (10 against Dinamo’s 9), but both teams showed defensive solidity. Dinamo Zagreb finished with four yellow cards, while HNK Rijeka accumulated five. In the end, the draw left a bittersweet taste for both contenders, in a very hard-fought match in the Croatian capital.
Substitutions hnk rijeka: at minute 46 D. Thaqi came in and S. Vignato went out., at minute 59 D. Cop came in and D. Adu Adjei went out., at minute 60 M. Ndockyt came in and A. Gojak went out., at minute 86 J. Lasickas came in and B. Bogojevic went out., at minute 86 A. Orec came in and L. Menalo went out.
Substitutions dinamo zagreb: at minute 76 D. Beljo came in and S. Kulenovic went out., at minute 76 B. Goda came in and M. Perez Vinlof went out., at minute 76 D. Ljubicic came in and G. Villar went out., at minute 86 S. Dominguez came in and N. Galesic went out., at minute 90 I. Bennacer came in and M. Soldo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Dinamo Zagreb
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HNK Rijeka
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