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NK Osijek defeats depleted HNK Hajduk Split in tense Opus Arena clash
NK Osijek secured a victory over HNK Hajduk Split at the Opus Arena in Osijek, with a final score of 2-0. The match, part of round 32 of the HNL, was marked by a red card for Hajduk Split and several yellow cards.
HNK Hajduk Split suffered a significant blow in the 30th minute when R. Brajkovic was sent off after accumulating two yellow cards. Prior to the red card, both Brajkovic and A. Sanyang had already received yellow cards. This turning point left Hajduk with a numerical disadvantage. Despite an even possession share (50% each), NK Osijek proved more clinical in front of goal. Osijek managed 13 shots (3 on target), while Hajduk had 12 shots, none of them on target.
The match was decided in the closing stages. An own goal by I. Lucic in the 72nd minute and a goal by A. Jakupovic in the 90th minute sealed the victory for the home side. NK Osijek also had 8 corners, committed 13 fouls, and received one yellow card. HNK Hajduk Split had 4 corners, committed 12 fouls, and received 3 yellow cards. A match with a clear winner, despite the initial statistical parity.
Substitutions hnk hajduk split: at minute 46 M. Sego came in and A. Sanyang went out., at minute 46 A. Kalik came in and N. Rusyn went out., at minute 46 R. Pukstas came in and F. Krovinovic went out., at minute 71 N. Sigur came in and S. Hrgovic went out., at minute 87 A. Trajkovski came in and D. Melnjak went out.
Substitutions nk osijek: at minute 57 T. Dantas came in and V. Jugovic went out., at minute 66 Pedro Lima came in and Hernani went out., at minute 66 D. Bukvic came in and M. Soldo went out., at minute 88 L. Jelenic came in and D. Bukvic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NK Osijek
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HNK Hajduk Split
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