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Rijeka Edges Out Sibenik in Thrilling Encounter
HNK Rijeka secured a 2-1 victory over Sibenik in a captivating match at the Stadion HNK Rijeka in Rijeka, Croatia. The game, part of the HNL’s 25th round and officiated by Igor Pajač, was filled with intensity and disciplinary actions.
T. Fruk opened the scoring for Rijeka in the 16th minute, assisted by S. Radeljic. Sibenik responded before halftime, I. Santini finding the back of the net in the 39th minute with an assist from S. Grzan, evening the score. The second half continued at a fast pace, with Sibenik accumulating several yellow cards before I. Pozo’s red card in the 87th minute left them a man down. Despite their numerical advantage, Rijeka couldn’t extend their lead. The victory was ultimately decided in the first half, however, securing the three points for Rijeka despite a tense ending.
Statistically, Rijeka dominated possession (60%), had 16 shots (5 on target), earned 9 corners, and committed 8 fouls. Sibenik, on the other hand, had 40% possession, attempted 8 shots (3 on target), earned 1 corner, and committed 13 fouls. Sibenik accumulated four yellow cards and one red card, while Rijeka remained without any red or yellow cards.
Substitutions hnk rijeka: at minute 54 D. Cop came in and A. Gojak went out., at minute 55 L. Menalo came in and B. Bogojevic went out., at minute 82 G. Rukavina came in and L. Selahi went out., at minute 82 D. Dogan came in and N. Jankovic went out., at minute 89 S. Butic came in and M. Devetak went out.
Substitutions sibenik: at minute 66 I. Bozic came in and L. Kulusic went out., at minute 80 I. Laca came in and I. Santini went out., at minute 90 S. Peric came in and M. Prekodravac went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
HNK Rijeka
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Sibenik
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