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Thrilling Match in Varaždin Ends in Agonizing Draw
Varaždin, Croatia – A match full of emotions and controversy was lived at the Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, where NK Varaždin and Dinamo Zagreb drew in a match corresponding to the fifth round of the HNL. Dinamo dominated possession with 58% compared to Varaždin’s 42%, reflecting an attempt to impose their game.
Dinamo Zagreb took the lead in the 23rd minute thanks to a goal by M. Lisica. The match was characterized by intensity, which was evident in the multiple yellow cards shown to both teams. The first half concluded with a yellow card for NK Varaždin player V. Jovanov.
The second half began with NK Varaždin’s equalizer in the 52nd minute, with a goal by A. Latkovic, assisted by R. Abdullazada. Moments later, a Dinamo goal was disallowed for offside after VAR review. NK Varazdin demonstrated resilience.
In the final minutes, the match turned dramatic. In the 80th minute, A. Borsic scored for NK Varaždin, putting the home team ahead with an assist from M. Dabro. Just when it seemed that the victory would stay in Varaždin, Dinamo Zagreb managed to tie in the 90th minute with a penalty converted by S. Kulenovic. The play that led to the penalty resulted in a red card for V. Jovanov of NK Varaždin, who had already received a yellow card. A vibrant match that culminated in a draw that left mixed feelings in both teams. Dinamo accumulated 17 shots, while Varazdin only 11.
Substitutions nk varazdin: at minute 46 L. Belcar came in and R. Abdullazada went out., at minute 73 A. Latkovic came in and L. Mamic went out., at minute 73 I. Mamut came in and M. Dabro went out., at minute 73 L. Ba came in and R. Puncec went out., at minute 85 I. Tavares came in and D. Puclin went out.
Substitutions dinamo zagreb: at minute 65 L. Stojkovic came in and G. Villar went out., at minute 65 D. Beljo came in and S. Kulenovic went out., at minute 65 G. Vidovic came in and A. Hoxha went out., at minute 76 M. Lisica came in and C. Varela went out., at minute 84 D. Ljubicic came in and M. Bakrar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NK Varazdin
Dinamo Zagreb
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