Istra 1961 and HNK Gorica draw in a thrilling match
Istra 1961 and HNK Gorica played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, Croatia.
The match was back and forth from the start, with both teams creating scoring chances. The first yellow card of the game came in the 38th minute when Ante Kadusic of Istra 1961 was cautioned. In the 44th minute, D. Stiglec of HNK Gorica was also cautioned.
Istra 1961 had more possession and shots on goal, but HNK Gorica proved to be more effective in attack. Dario Maresic’s penalty goal in the 71st minute put Istra 1961 in the lead, but Matko Kolar equalized for HNK Gorica in the 84th minute.
Istra 1961 regained the lead in the 89th minute thanks to a goal by Oleksandr Petrusenko, but HNK Gorica ultimately secured the draw in the 90th minute.
The game was characterized by its intensity and numerous substitutions. Istra 1961 made five substitutions, while HNK Gorica also made five.
Match statistics:
* Istra 1961: 59% possession, 18 shots (5 on target, 9 off target), 6 corners, 18 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* HNK Gorica: 41% possession, 6 shots (4 on target, 2 off target), 1 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
The final score of 2-2 leaves both teams with one point in the standings.
Substitutions istra 1961: at minute 46 G. Gagua came in and M. Valincic went out., at minute 64 I. Calusic came in and S. Blagojevic went out., at minute 64 M. Cuic came in and M. Lisica went out., at minute 65 B. Lekoueiry came in and M. Vuk went out., at minute 80 S. Keller came in and V. Koski went out.
Substitutions hnk gorica: at minute 58 V. Caic came in and V. Skrbin went out., at minute 58 M. Ndockyt came in and L. Kapulica went out., at minute 66 M. Matkovic came in and D. Stiglec went out., at minute 83 T. Majic came in and M. Slogar went out., at minute 83 L. Vrzic came in and V. Majstorovic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Istra 1961
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HNK Gorica
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