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HNK Rijeka edged past HNK Gorica with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Stadion HNK Rijeka in Rijeka, Croatia. The match, part of the 2024 HNL Round 15, was officiated by Ante Culina and saw Rijeka’s L. Selahi sent off in the 11th minute. Despite Gorica dominating possession (71% to Rijeka’s 29%), Rijeka secured a crucial goal in the 85th minute through G. Rukavina, assisted by N. Jankovic. The game featured yellow cards for both teams and a red card for Rijeka. While Gorica had more shots on goal (10 vs Rijeka’s 8), their inaccuracy and Rijeka’s resolute defense proved decisive. The final score reflected Rijeka’s efficiency despite their lower possession and the challenges posed by the early red card.
Substitutions hnk rijeka: at minute 46 G. Rukavina came in and M. Pasalic went out., at minute 71 A. Gojak came in and N. Djouahra went out., at minute 74 D. Dogan came in and T. Fruk went out., at minute 88 S. Radeljic came in and N. Jankovic went out.
Substitutions hnk gorica: at minute 46 D. Pavlovic came in and L. Kapulica went out., at minute 65 M. Dju came in and M. Slogar went out., at minute 65 L. Vrzic came in and V. Majstorovic went out., at minute 77 M. Gashi came in and D. Mikanovic went out., at minute 83 D. Stiglec came in and M. Kolar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
HNK Rijeka
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HNK Gorica
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