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Well, folks, what a game! NK Varaždin and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb locked horns in a tightly contested match at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, and the final result? A 0-0 draw! It was a battle of wills, a clash of styles, and ultimately a game that went down to the wire without a single goal.
Both teams approached the game with a focus on defense, with Lokomotiva Zagreb holding onto possession for 39% of the time, while Varaždin controlled 61% of the game. The shots tell a similar story – Varaždin had a slight edge, with more shots on goal and overall shots (17 vs 15) but neither team truly capitalised on their opportunities in front of goal, despite significant efforts.
There were some exciting moments though! Several substitutions were made in the second half, clearly showing the tactical strategies implemented by both managers looking for the winning edge. Some impressive individual performances and great saves from the goalkeepers kept the score locked at 0-0. Yellow cards were also handed out, with both teams having a similar number of cautions. The game featured plenty of fouls and some moments of tension, with both teams making several substitutions along the way, adding further drama and intrigue.
Overall, a solid performance from both teams. This was a classic defensive battle and it shows that in this HNL round, goals are hard to come by!