Istra 1961 secures victory in a thrilling match against Hajduk Split
Istra 1961 prevailed over HNK Hajduk Split in a thrilling match held at Stadion Poljud in Split. The match was marked by a significant territorial dominance from Hajduk Split, controlling 63% of the ball possession but failing to translate their superiority into the scoreboard until the final minutes.
The first half of the match passed without goals, with Hajduk Split searching for the opening goal without success. However, the second half began with a shock from Istra 1961, who took the lead on the scoreboard in the 67th minute thanks to a goal from Marko Lisica, assisted by Bryan Lekoueiry.
Hajduk Split, motivated by the disadvantage, stepped up the pressure in search of an equalizer. However, Istra 1961 remained firm in defense and managed to contain the rival’s attacks. Finally, in the 84th minute, Yassine Benrahou scored the equalizing goal for Hajduk Split.
Despite the goal, Istra 1961 did not falter and continued to seek victory. The visiting team achieved a great result in a match where Hajduk Split had possession of the ball.
Match statistics:
* HNK Hajduk Split: 63% possession, 12 shots (2 on target, 6 off target), 1 corner, 5 fouls, 0 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Istra 1961: 37% possession, 5 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 2 corners, 16 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Match events:
* 36′: Yellow card for A. Poko (Istra 1961)
* 67′: Goal by M. Lisica (Istra 1961), assisted by B. Lekoueiry
* 73′: Yellow card for B. Lekoueiry (Istra 1961)
* 84′: Goal by Y. Benrahou (HNK Hajduk Split)
* 81′: Yellow card for M. Cuic (Istra 1961)
Match details:
* Date: November 9, 2024
* City: Split
* Stadium: Stadion Poljud
* Referee: Toni Dadić, Croatia
* League: HNL
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 13
* Country: Croatia
Substitutions hnk hajduk split: at minute 66 A. Sanyang came in and B. Durdov went out., at minute 66 F. Moufi came in and S. Hrgovic went out., at minute 70 A. Trajkovski came in and N. Sigur went out., at minute 80 Y. Benrahou came in and R. Pukstas went out., at minute 80 L. Dajaku came in and S. Biuk went out.
Substitutions istra 1961: at minute 73 M. Cuic came in and B. Lekoueiry went out., at minute 90 I. Calusic came in and S. Lawal went out., at minute 90 J. Ivanisevic came in and M. Lisica went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
HNK Hajduk Split
Titulares:
Istra 1961
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