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What a thrilling match between Istra 1961 and NK Slaven Belupo! Istra ran out comfortable winners, securing a 2-0 victory in a hard-fought contest.
Istra 1961 started strong, taking the lead early in the first half, with a well-taken goal. They held onto the 1-0 advantage going into the break.
The second half saw Istra continue their dominance, adding another goal to seal the victory. NK Slaven Belupo tried hard, but they were ultimately unable to penetrate Istra's defence.
The most exciting moment had to be the red card for Istra's Ante Majstorović in the second half. Istra managed to keep their composure even after the unfortunate incident.
Istra played with a strong attacking presence and controlled a significant portion of the ball, with possession reaching 33% of the match. They had more shots on goal (5) than their opponents (2) and 8 total shots to NK Slaven Belupo's 17. NK Slaven Belupo tried to push forward, with a significantly higher possession percentage of 67%, but they couldn't convert their opportunities.
Both teams came to play with a determined approach. Istra's strategy seemed to be to keep possession and slowly chip away at their opponent, which proved effective in the end. NK Slaven Belupo pressed hard and created several chances, but their efficiency in finishing was lacking.
Overall, a well-deserved win for Istra 1961!