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Lokomotiva Zagreb Wins Against a Card-Ridden Varazdin
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb secured a 1-0 victory over NK Varazdin at Zagreb’s Stadion Kranjčevićeva in round 23 of the Croatian HNL league. The match, played on February 21st, 2025, was characterized by the high number of cards shown to the visiting team. Varazdin ended the game with one red card and five yellow cards, significantly impacting their performance.
Lokomotiva Zagreb dominated possession (65%) and created more scoring opportunities (14 shots, 5 on target). The only goal of the match came in the 57th minute, scored by A. Smakaj, assisted by F. Karacic. Despite the low-scoring affair, Lokomotiva Zagreb demonstrated greater efficiency in front of goal. Varazdin, in contrast, generated few chances (5 shots, 2 on target) and suffered the consequences of their rough play. Referee Oliver Romić from Croatia had a busy day due to Varazdin’s indiscipline.
Substitutions nk lokomotiva zagreb: at minute 60 D. Busnja came in and K. Andric went out., at minute 77 L. Vrbancic came in and S. Gorican went out., at minute 89 J. Vasilj came in and D. Vukovic went out.
Substitutions nk varazdin: at minute 64 V. Jovanov came in and N. Tepsic went out., at minute 64 M. Vuk came in and A. Latkovic went out., at minute 72 M. Dabro came in and M. Antunovic went out., at minute 72 J. Sierra came in and T. Duvnjak went out., at minute 83 M. Mladenovski came in and L. Ba went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
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NK Varazdin
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