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Lokomotiva Zagreb and Istra 1961 played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in a hard-fought match in Zagreb. Both teams were looking to secure a win and gain valuable points in the league but ended up sharing the spoils.
Lokomotiva Zagreb, despite controlling possession for a significant portion of the game at 45%, struggled to create clear-cut scoring opportunities. Their shots were spread around, with 10 shots off target and 4 on target. Conversely, Istra 1961, controlling possession at 55%, managed to capitalize on their chances, earning a goal. Although Lokomotiva managed a goal themselves, the final score remained a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
The game was a real back-and-forth battle. Istra's goal, scored by D. Beljo in the 54th minute, was a real highlight of the match. The excitement intensified during the last part of the game. Lokomotiva's comeback goal by S. Kulenović in the 80th minute was crucial and demonstrated their resilience. The match also saw a number of yellow cards, with Istra accumulating four cards, and Lokomotiva accruing four, showing how close and aggressive the match remained. Hajdin Salihu received a red card for Lokomotiva, which certainly added drama to the final stages.
Both teams demonstrated tactical approaches, though the possession stats showed Istra's higher success in maintaining ball control. The game's intensity highlighted the competitiveness in the league. The 1-1 score represents a fair reflection of a tightly-contested encounter.