“Michele Sego finally breaks the deadlock after Hajduk had already forced two saves in the build-up, heading or striking home from Simun Hrgovic's assist.”
Pivotal“Marin Soticek makes up for two earlier misses by converting Adrion Pajaziti's assist to put Hajduk two goals clear.”
Pivotal“Marcel Lorber, introduced as a half-time substitute, is sent off for a second yellow card, leaving Lokomotiva to play out the final stretch with ten men.”
“Substitute Etnik Brruti completes the rout in stoppage time, tapping home after Marko Livaja's shot was saved to make it 3-0.”
Hajduk Split
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Outstanding performance
Lokomotiva Zagreb•GoalkeeperHajduk Split were utterly in control from the opening whistle, racking up 28 shots and 13 on target while restricting Lokomotiva to just two efforts on goal all match. Michele Sego opened the scoring in the 16th minute after a flurry of earlier chances from Matija Subotic and Dalisson de Almeida finally paid off, and Marin Soticek doubled the lead in the second half after also missing two earlier attempts himself. Lokomotiva's night got worse when Marcel Lorber, on as a half-time substitute, was sent off with a second yellow in the 78th minute, compounding their misery as they finished with 15 fouls to Hajduk's 8. Etnik Brruti added a late third to put an emphatic bow on a dominant home performance that saw Hajduk complete 487 passes at 88% accuracy against a Lokomotiva side who barely got out of their own half.
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Goal! Etnik Brruti leads 3-0.
Marko Livaja takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Morina Dardan replaces Dusan Vukovic.
Adrion PajazitiYellow CardYellow card issued to Adrion Pajaziti.
On comes Marko Livaja, off goes Michele Sego.
Etnik Brruti is substituted off for Dalisson de Almeida.
Dalisson de Almeida takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Second yellow card shown to Marcel Lorber.
Red card issued.
Dennis Hadzikadunic is on, and Mathieu Acapandie is off.
Substitution: Adam Huram comes on for Marin Soticek.
Yellow card issued to Ivan Katic.
Ron Raci attempted a left-footed shot but missed.
Adrion Pajaziti takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Duje Reic replaces Fran Karacic.
Adrion Pajaziti takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Abdoulie Sanyang takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Dusan Vukovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Marin Soticek takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Shot from Simun Hrgovic with his left foot is blocked.
Marin Soticek takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Abdoulie Sanyang takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Abdoulie Sanyang is on, and Andjelo Sutalo is off.
Marin SoticekShot by Marin Soticek with a right-footed shot results in a goal.
assist: Adrion Pajaziti
Goal! Marin Soticek scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Adrion Pajaziti.
Marcel LorberYellow CardMarcel Lorber receives a yellow card.
Marin Soticek takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Dalisson de Almeida takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Dalisson de Almeida takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Andjelo Sutalo takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Substitution: Marcel Lorber is replaced by Jakov-Anton Vasilj.
Substitution: Ivan Katic comes on for Pavle Smiljanic.
Kayke is on, and Dominik Thaqi is off.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
Shot - Michele Sego Head Shot Missed
Dalisson de Almeida takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Pavle Smiljanic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Marin Soticek takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Fran Karacic takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Dusan Vukovic takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Dominik Thaqi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Dalisson de Almeida takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Adrion Pajaziti takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Fran Karacic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Andjelo Sutalo with his left foot is saved.
Pavle SmiljanicYellow CardPavle Smiljanic receives a yellow card.
Dalisson de Almeida takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Michele SegoMichele Sego takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Simun Hrgovic
Goal! Michele Sego scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Simun Hrgovic.
Marin Soticek takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Dalisson de Almeida takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Matija Subotic takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Dalisson de Almeida takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Michele Sego's right-footed shot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Adrion Pajaziti takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Kick-off! The referee is Ivan Vukancic.
Fresh off a dramatic Conference League qualification against Raków Częstochowa, Hajduk Split return home to face a struggling Lokomotiva Zagreb side desperate to snap a losing skid. With Hajduk in fourth and Lokomotiva just two points behind in sixth, this Monday night derby carries plenty of early-season intrigue and a genuine fatigue question mark.
