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Rijeka Edges Out Sibenik in Hard-Fought Match
HNK Rijeka secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sibenik in a tense encounter at Stadion Šubićevac in Šibenik on Friday, May 10th, 2025. The match, part of round 34 of the HNL season and officiated by Ante Culina, saw a closely fought contest. While Sibenik enjoyed a slight possession advantage (52%), Rijeka proved more clinical in front of goal.
The decisive moment arrived in the 65th minute when N. Djouahra found the back of the net, assisted by T. Fruk. Despite Sibenik’s efforts, registering 8 shots (3 on target), they were unable to breach Rijeka’s defense. Sibenik received 3 yellow cards, whereas Rijeka finished the game without any cautions. The match was characterized by its physicality, with Rijeka committing 16 fouls and Sibenik 8.
Substitutions hnk rijeka: at minute 63 A. Gojak came in and D. Cop went out., at minute 78 B. Bogojevic came in and G. Rukavina went out., at minute 90 A. Orec came in and N. Djouahra went out.
Substitutions sibenik: at minute 72 L. Kulusic came in and O. Bakic went out., at minute 72 J. Majic came in and A. Kavelj went out., at minute 79 T. Kolega came in and E. Durakovic went out., at minute 79 I. Bozic came in and I. Laca went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sibenik
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