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Osijek Thrashes Lokomotiva Zagreb in a Card-Filled Match
Osijek convincingly defeated Lokomotiva Zagreb 3-0 in a match played at the Opus Arena in Osijek, corresponding to matchday 16 of the Croatian HNL league. The game, played on December 8th, 2024, was notable for the high number of yellow cards issued by referee Duje Strukan.
Osijek took an early lead with a goal from E. Hasic in the 2nd minute, assisted by Hernani. M. Soldo doubled the lead in the 32nd minute, with an assist from A. Jakupovic. Lokomotiva Zagreb tried to respond, but Osijek sealed the victory with a goal from I. Cvijanovic in the 56th minute. Despite a disallowed goal for offside by M. Soldo in the 72nd minute, Osijek maintained control of the match.
The game was intense, with a total of eight yellow cards shown, five to Lokomotiva and three to Osijek. Despite Lokomotiva having more possession (54%), Osijek was more effective in attack, with 11 shots on goal compared to Lokomotiva’s 12, showing greater accuracy on target. The final result reflects Osijek’s superiority in finishing.
Substitutions nk osijek: at minute 21 A. Matkovic came in and Hernani went out., at minute 54 D. Bukvic came in and N. Omerovic went out., at minute 79 Pedro Lima came in and M. Soldo went out., at minute 79 P. Pusic came in and A. Jakupovic went out., at minute 79 S. Mkrtchyan came in and I. Cvijanovic went out.
Substitutions nk lokomotiva zagreb: at minute 46 D. Vukovic came in and M. Leovac went out., at minute 59 D. Kolinger came in and M. Pajac went out., at minute 79 A. Bazdaric came in and L. Vrbancic went out., at minute 89 M. Susak came in and S. Gorican went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NK Osijek
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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
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