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Rijeka secured a 4-3 victory over Gorica in a nail-biting encounter at ŠRC Velika Gorica. It was a back-and-forth affair with both teams putting up a strong fight.
Rijeka dominated possession, controlling the ball 64% of the time, but Gorica managed to create some dangerous chances. Gorica had more shots overall (17 to 16), although Rijeka put more of those shots on target, scoring more goals than Gorica, ultimately securing a win.
The first half was tightly contested, with Rijeka taking a 1-0 lead early on. The second half saw Gorica level the score, making for some tense moments and adding some excitement to the game. Rijeka showed some great determination by pulling ahead and eventually securing a 4-3 win in the final minutes of the match. Gorica came back strong in the final stages, eventually scoring two late goals.
Key substitutions and some excellent individual performances were key highlights of the game. The most exciting moments were the late-game goals and saves, and the red card for Gorica's Delfi, which greatly affected the flow of the game.
The game displayed a great intensity from both sides. Rijeka's approach was focused on controlling possession and creating scoring opportunities. Gorica's game plan was to use their speed and attack on the counter to surprise the opponent.