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Istra 1961 edge out NK Osijek in a thrilling match
Pula, Croatia – Istra 1961 secured an important home victory, defeating NK Osijek 2-1 in a thrilling HNL matchday 9 encounter.
The home side dominated the match from the outset, taking the lead in the 12th minute through a goal by S. Lawal, assisted by M. Heister. M. Lisica doubled Istra 1961’s advantage in the 22nd minute, assisted by B. Lekoueiry.
NK Osijek attempted a comeback in the second half but couldn’t find the back of the net until the 88th minute, when M. Soldo pulled one back with an assist from E. Hasic.
Despite the late goal, NK Osijek couldn’t salvage a draw.
Istra 1961 dominated possession with 38% and had 9 shots (2 on target), while NK Osijek held 62% of possession and took 8 shots (2 on target).
Istra 1961 received two yellow cards, while NK Osijek also received two.
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Substitutions nk osijek: at minute 28 N. Omerovic came in and L. Jelenic went out., at minute 46 K. Ademi came in and A. Jakupovic went out., at minute 46 V. Jugovic came in and S. Mikolcic went out., at minute 76 F. Zivkovic came in and P. Pusic went out.
Substitutions istra 1961: at minute 65 A. Mauric came in and B. Lekoueiry went out., at minute 65 G. Gagua came in and S. Lawal went out., at minute 75 S. Keller came in and M. Valincic went out., at minute 86 I. Ramic came in and M. Lisica went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Istra 1961
NK Osijek
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