HNK Rijeka trounced Istra 1961 in a match dominated by the home side
Rijeka, Croatia. HNK Rijeka showed their superiority over Istra 1961 in the third round of the HNL league, scoring four goals in a match where they dominated the ball and created numerous scoring opportunities.
The match started with an intense pace, and the first notable action came in the 15th minute with a yellow card to I. Iovu of Istra 1961. However, Rijeka didn’t take long to open the scoring. In the 18th minute, G. Rukavina capitalized on a pass from T. Fruk to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
The home side’s joy grew in the 24th minute with the second goal, scored by M. Pasalic, who received a pass from D. Petrovic. Just three minutes later, F. Ivanovic extended the lead after an assist from G. Rukavina, leaving Istra 1961 with a three-goal deficit.
The first half ended with a yellow card for B. Lekoueiry of the visiting team, but the second half followed the same trend. F. Ivanovic scored his brace in the 66th minute, thanks to a pass from N. Jankovic, sealing the match.
Despite the heavy score, Istra 1961 tried to react, but their lack of effectiveness and Rijeka’s defensive solidity prevented them from closing the gap.
Statistics:
* HNK Rijeka: 38% possession, 14 shots (5 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 13 fouls, 0 yellows, 0 reds.
* Istra 1961: 62% possession, 7 shots (1 on target, 5 off target), 0 corners, 25 fouls, 5 yellows, 0 reds.
The match was played at the Stadion HNK Rijeka in Rijeka, Croatia, on August 18, 2024, and was officiated by Toni Dadic (Croatia).
Substitutions istra 1961: at minute 46 M. Lisica came in and G. Gagua went out., at minute 46 A. Ferro came in and I. Iovu went out., at minute 61 M. Vuk came in and S. Lawal went out., at minute 61 M. Cuic came in and B. Lekoueiry went out., at minute 75 M. Heister came in and I. Calusic went out.
Substitutions hnk rijeka: at minute 46 N. Galesic came in and S. Radeljic went out., at minute 60 S. Ilinkovic came in and T. Fruk went out., at minute 60 V. Hodza came in and G. Rukavina went out., at minute 71 S. Butic came in and M. Pasalic went out., at minute 75 K. Andric came in and F. Ivanovic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
HNK Rijeka
Titulares:
Istra 1961
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