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Wow, what a game! Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Osijek battled it out to a 1-1 draw in a close encounter, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The first half was dominated by Osijek, who held 58% possession. They had a significant edge with 16 shots, but Lokomotiva's goalkeeper pulled off some crucial saves. Despite Osijek's pressure, Lokomotiva managed to grab a goal in the 31st minute with a beautiful effort from A. Smakaj, assisted by S. Goričan.
The second half was a completely different story. Lokomotiva seemed to find their rhythm. They created more chances and pushed for the lead. This is evident in the second half statistics with a remarkable 42% ball possession. However, Osijek, spurred on by some crucial substitutions, responded well and equalized in the 90th minute with a penalty from R. Mierez. The penalty was given after a VAR review.
The most exciting moment was undoubtedly the last-minute equalizer, leaving the crowd in disbelief. Both teams approached the game with a lot of determination, as reflected by the high number of fouls (32 combined in total). Osijek's aggressive style, evident in their higher number of shots (16 shots on goal vs. 2 for Lokomotiva) and 58% possession, really challenged Lokomotiva. But Lokomotiva fought back with some smart substitutions and improved ball control in the second half. The match showcased some great individual skill and determination from both sides, resulting in a hard-fought, thrilling draw!