RIJEKA. Rijeka conquers Hajduk Split 1-0 after N. Jankovic scored a penalty (63′). Hajduk Split lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (56%).
The match was played at the Stadion HNK Rijeka stadium in Rijeka on Saturday and it started at 6:30 pm local time. In front of 8,071 spectators. The referee was Patrik Kolarić with the help of Bojan Zobenica and Goran Pataki. The 4th official was Ante Čulina. The weather was scattered clouds. The temperature was pleasant at 23.49 degrees Celsius or 74.28 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 42%.
Match Statistics
- 44 Ball Possession 56
Shots
- 12 Total 7
- 3 On Target 2
- 4 Off Target 5
- 5 Shots blocked 0
- 105 Attack 126
- 69 Dangerous attack 72
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 1 Penalties 0
- 7 Corners 6
- 2 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 12 Total 17
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Hajduk Split was in firm control of the ball 56% while Rijeka was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Hajduk Split was putting more pressure with 72 dangerous attacks and 7 shots of which 2 were on target. Nevertheless, Rijeka succeeded in find the solution to win this match.
Rijeka shot 12 times, 3 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, Hajduk Split shot 7 times, 2 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Rijeka didn’t receive any yellow card. Regarding the opposition, Hajduk Split received 1 yellow card (Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Rijeka will have 22 points to hold in the 1st place. Talking about the opposition, Hajduk Split will stay with 21 points to remain in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the 1. HNL, Rijeka will host Gorica on the 20th of April with a 10-7 head to head in favor of Gorica (3 draws).
Hajduk Split will host Gorica on the 18th of May with a 9-7 head to head record in favor of Hajduk Split (5 draws).
Rijeka – Formation
Rijeka
63'
87'
Rijeka started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).
The manager Željko Sopić decided to play with the following team: Nediljko Labrovic , Ivan Smolcic , Emir Dilaver , Matej Mitrovic , Bruno Goda , Lindon Selahi , Marco Pasalic , Niko Jankovic , Toni Fruk , Marko Pjaca and Franjo Ivanovic .
The home team had on the bench: Steven Juncaj, Jorge Obregón, Emmanuel Banda , Martin Zlomislic, Veldin Hodza , Stjepan Radeljic , Silvio Ilinkovic, Bruno Bogojevic, Marijan Cabraja and Momo Yansane .
Substitutions
Rijeka made 4 changes: Toni Fruk for Momo Yansane (74′), Marco Pasalic for Veldin Hodza (74′), Franjo Ivanovic for Emmanuel Banda (78′) and Lindon Selahi for Stjepan Radeljic (87′).
Best player: Bruno Goda
The player that probably impressed the most for Rijeka was Bruno Goda even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.
His rating is with 37 passes (75% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 8 duels out of 11.
Hajduk Split – Formation
Hajduk Split
81'
Hajduk Split started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Adnan Čustović played with: Ivan Lučić , Fahd Moufi , Zvonimir Šarlija , Josip Elez , Dario Melnjak , Anthony Kalik , Mihael Žaper , Filip Krovinović , Yassine Benrahou , Marko Livaja and Emir Sahiti .
They had on the bench: Ismaël Diallo, Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe , Aleksandar Trajkovski , Niko Sigur , Dino Mikanović, Ivan Dolček , Tino Blaž Lauš, Lovre Kalinić and Filip Čuić .
Substitutions
Hajduk Split made 5 changes: Emir Sahiti for Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe (78′), Fahd Moufi for Niko Sigur (72′), Yassine Benrahou for Ivan Dolček (72′), Filip Krovinović for Filip Čuić (84′) and Anthony Kalik for Aleksandar Trajkovski (46′).
Best player: Ivan Lučić
The most impressive player for Hajduk Split was the goalkeeper: Ivan Lučić. His rating is 7.45. He performed 2 saves.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the 1. HNL.
