“Tiago Dantas breaks the deadlock with a well-taken finish to put Rijeka ahead”
Pivotal“Lokomotiva makes triple substitution at halftime in desperate attempt to change the game”
“Daniel Adu-Adjei, who came on as substitute, seals victory with a last-minute goal”
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Rijeka
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Outstanding performance
Rijeka•MidfielderRijeka secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Lokomotiva Zagreb with goals bookending the match perfectly. Tiago Dantas opened the scoring early in the 13th minute to give the hosts control, and despite a scrappy middle period filled with cards and substitutions, Rijeka sealed the points in dramatic fashion through substitute Daniel Adu-Adjei in the 90th minute. The match was characterized by its physicality, with seven yellow cards distributed throughout, particularly after halftime when both sides made multiple changes. This result will boost Rijeka's confidence as they look to climb the 1. HNL table, while Lokomotiva's struggles continue with another away defeat.
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