Feels like 20.9°C (69.5°F)
Sunny
Wind
4.3 km/h SSW
Humidity
53%
Time
04:00 PM
Condition
Sunny
A nail-biting finish saw NK Varazdin emerge victorious over Sibenik with a 2-1 scoreline.
The game was a battle of attrition, with both teams playing aggressively. NK Varazdin had a slight edge in possession, controlling 55% of the ball, while Sibenik made up for it with more shots, 18 in total, and a slightly higher shots-on-goal count.
The first half was largely uneventful, ending goalless, setting the stage for a dramatic second. Sibenik struck first in the 60th minute, with Ivan Dolček scoring to the delight of the home fans. The game truly heated up after that.
NK Varazdin's comeback was swift and brutal. A penalty in the 71st minute, converted by Fran Brodić, leveled the score, and then, in the 88th minute, Marin Pilj secured the victory for NK Varazdin.
A flurry of yellow cards and a double red card from both sides towards the end made the final moments particularly exciting, with Sibenik's Ivan Delić receiving a red card for a foul in the 90th minute. A remarkable display of offensive and defensive fortitude with 5 yellow cards and 2 red cards.
In the end, the composure and tactical awareness of NK Varazdin proved crucial in securing the win.