NK Osijek Wins Tight Match Against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia – NK Osijek secured a hard-fought victory over NK Lokomotiva Zagreb with a score of 1-0, in a match played at Stadion Kranjčevićeva characterized by intensity and physicality.
The match started with a fast pace, with both teams showing aggression in their pursuit of the goal. However, Osijek managed to open the score in the 32nd minute through a goal by R. Jurisic, who capitalized on an assist from M. Soldo to send the ball into the back of the net.
Lokomotiva Zagreb tried to react and find the equalizer, but they couldn’t break through the opponent’s defense. In the 37th minute, M. Vranjkovic had a goal ruled out for offside, a play that could have changed the course of the game.
In the second half, the game became more aggressive, with numerous fouls committed by both teams. Osijek, meanwhile, knew how to manage their lead and keep Lokomotiva Zagreb at bay.
The match ended with a victory for NK Osijek, who added three important points to their league aspirations.
Match Statistics:
* Possession: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 52%, NK Osijek 48%
* Shots: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 6 (2 on target, 4 off target), NK Osijek 10 (3 on target, 6 off target)
* Corners: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 4, NK Osijek 4
* Fouls: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 13, NK Osijek 16
* Yellow Cards: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 3, NK Osijek 6
Match Events:
* Minute 17: T. Dantas (NK Osijek) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 19: M. Leovac (NK Lokomotiva Zagreb) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 28: P. Pusic (NK Osijek) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 32: R. Jurisic (NK Osijek) scores a goal. Assisted by M. Soldo.
* Minute 37: M. Vranjkovic (NK Lokomotiva Zagreb) has a goal ruled out for offside.
* Minute 45: A. Smakaj (NK Lokomotiva Zagreb) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 56: A. Tuia (NK Osijek) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 60: D. Kolinger (NK Lokomotiva Zagreb) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 73: L. Jelenic (NK Osijek) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 79: E. Hasic (NK Osijek) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 90: M. Soldo (NK Osijek) receives a yellow card.
Substitutions nk lokomotiva zagreb: at minute 56 B. Boskovic came in and A. Smakaj went out., at minute 57 R. Mudrazija came in and L. Vrbancic went out., at minute 77 M. Susak came in and M. Vranjkovic went out., at minute 85 D. Vukovic came in and M. Zivkovic went out.
Substitutions nk osijek: at minute 71 V. Jugovic came in and P. Pusic went out., at minute 89 N. Omerovic came in and T. Dantas went out., at minute 90 D. Bukvic came in and A. Matkovic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Osijek
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