Hajduk Split vs Rijeka - 1. HNL

Hajduk Split ground out a crucial 1-0 victory over Rijeka in a fiery encounter that saw both teams reduced to ten men. The match turned on its head just before halftime when Rijeka's Dejan Petrovic was sent off for a foul, leaving the visitors to defend with ten men for the entire second half. Hajduk capitalized on their numerical advantage late in the game when Marko Livaja found the net in the 79th minute, but the drama wasn't over as Niko Sigur was also dismissed for arguing with the referee immediately after the goal. This hard-fought win will be vital for Hajduk's league position, while Rijeka will rue the missed opportunity after competing well despite the early red card.