Wow, what a match! NK Varaždin pulled off a commanding 3-1 victory over Sibenik in a thrilling encounter at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec.
The home side, NK Varaždin, dominated the second half, putting on a strong display. They took the lead early with a goal in the first half. Their persistence paid off: a penalty goal by L. Benko, then two more goals from M. Čelić and K. Težak in the second half sealed the win. Sibenik's lone goal came from V. Kendeš.
It was a real back-and-forth game. Sibenik started strong, but Varaždin's relentless pressure and crucial substitutions made all the difference. The last 30 minutes were crucial, with Varaždin's substitutions bringing in fresh legs and turning the tide in the game. A crucial red card for Sibenik in the 71st minute also likely shifted the momentum.
Varaždin seemed to have a clear game plan to press Sibenik all the way. Sibenik tried their best, but Varaždin's defense stood firm. Despite the tough loss, Sibenik still showed great heart.
A fantastic match overall!