SPLIT. Istra 1961 snatched a late win Hajduk Split 1-0 after M. Lisica scored just 1 goal (90′). Hajduk Split lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (57%).
The match was played at the Stadion Poljud stadium in Split on Saturday and it started at 9:05 pm local time. In front of 24,893 spectators. The referee was Igor Pajač with the collaboration of Ivan Mihalj and Kristijan Novosel. The 4th official was Dario Kulušić. The weather was few clouds. The temperature was hot at 26.47 degrees Celsius or 79.65 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 48%.
Match Statistics
- 57 Ball Possession 43
Shots
- 10 Total 8
- 3 On Target 2
- 5 Off Target 4
- 3 Shots blocked 2
- 133 Attack 93
- 90 Dangerous attack 37
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 6 Corners 4
Fouls
- 14 Total 14
- 2 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Hajduk Split was in firm control of the ball 57% while Istra 1961 was struggling with a 43% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Hajduk Split was more pushing with 90 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 3 were on target. Anyhow, Istra 1961 managed to find the solution to win this match.
Hajduk Split shot 10 times, 3 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, Istra 1961 shot 8 times, 2 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Hajduk Split received 2 yellow cards (Ivan Dolček and Zvonimir Šarlija). On the other side, Istra 1961 received 5 yellow cards (, Moris Valincic, Ante Erceg, Frano Mlinar and Slavko Blagojevic).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Hajduk Split will stay with 15 points to remain in the 1st place. On the other side, Istra 1961 will have 7 points like Dinamo Zagreb to hold in the 6th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the 1. HNL, Hajduk Split will host Gorica on the 18th of May with a 9-6 head to head stats in favor of Hajduk Split (5 draws).
Istra 1961 will play away agasint Gorica on the 25th of May with a 8-5 head to head stats in favor of Gorica (8 draws).
Hajduk Split – Formation
Hajduk Split started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Ivan Leko decided to play with the following team: Ivan Lučić , Fahd Moufi , Zvonimir Šarlija , Ismaël Diallo , Dario Melnjak , Niko Sigur , Filip Krovinović , Ivan Dolček , Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe , Emir Sahiti and Marko Livaja .
The home team had on the bench: Ferro , Anthony Kalik , Yassine Benrahou , Josip Elez, Leon Dajaku , Dino Mikanović , Roko Brajković, Tino Blaž Lauš, Lovre Kalinić and Filip Čuić.
Substitutions
Hajduk Split made 5 changes: Ismaël Diallo for Ferro (46′), Emir Sahiti for Leon Dajaku (64′), Filip Krovinović for Yassine Benrahou (70′), Fahd Moufi for Dino Mikanović (78′) and Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe for Mateo Lisica (78′).
Best player: Niko Sigur
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Hajduk Split was Niko Sigur.
His rating is with 55 passes (86% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 2 duels out of 5. He performed 1 cross.
Istra 1961 – Formation
Istra 1961 started with a conservative line-up (4-5-1).
David Català Jiménez played with: Lovro Majkic , Luka Hujber , Ante Majstorovic , Dario Maresic , Mladen Devetak , Moris Valincic , Oleksandr Petrusenko , Mario Cuic , Slavko Blagojevic , Advan Kadusic and Ante Erceg .
These were the players on the bench: Marijan Coric, Frano Mlinar , Eric Björkander, Mateo Lisica , Terrence Douglas, Iurie Iovu, Matej Vuk , Antonio Mauric, Salim Fago Lawal, Elias Filet, Sebastian Nebyla and Marino Bulat.
Substitutions
Istra 1961 made 4 changes: Slavko Blagojevic for Frano Mlinar (56′), Moris Valincic for Terrence Douglas (82′), Advan Kadusic for Mateo Lisica (82′) and Mario Cuic for Matej Vuk (67′).
Best player: Mario Cuic
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Istra 1961 was Mario Cuic even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 18 passes (85% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 3 duels out of 8. He performed 1 cross. He hit the woodwork once times.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the 1. HNL.
- Rudeš – Gorica – 0-2
- Hajduk Split – Istra 1961 – 0-1