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Wow, what a match! NK Slaven Belupo edged out NK Osijek 1-0 in a hard-fought encounter at Gradski Stadion.
The game was all about intensity and strategic battles. Slaven Belupo controlled a significant portion of the ball, possessing it 40% of the time, but Osijek created chances of their own, with 6 shots outside the box. Both teams were cautioned several times (Slaven Belupo had 4 yellow cards and Osijek had 3) showing the relentless effort and physicality of the game.
The turning point came in the second half when, after a well-constructed move, a goal was scored by Benedik Mioč of Slaven Belupo in the 54th minute. That was the only goal of the match, the deciding factor, keeping Osijek at bay.
Both teams played aggressively from the start, but it was Slaven Belupo's tactical adjustments and precise finishing that proved decisive. Osijek's substitutions, including bringing on Jovan Manev, were interesting and showed their resilience during the closing moments.
A great game to watch, folks!