“After hitting the post earlier and seeing two more efforts go close, Varaždin finally break the deadlock through Aleksa Latkovic, assisted by Ivan Mamut”
Pivotal“Ivan Canjuga doubles the lead after a save from Marko Stolnik's header kept the pressure on, finishing off a move assisted by Matej Vuk”
Pivotal
Varaždin
Rudeš
Outstanding performance
Varaždin•DefenderVaraždin controlled the game territorially with 56% possession and a clear edge in corners (9-4) and dangerous attacks, but were made to work hard against a stubborn Rudeš side that committed 16 fouls to disrupt their rhythm. The breakthrough came only after a flurry of late chances, with Ivan Mamut central to the story - missing a saved penalty in the 64th minute before turning provider eight minutes later to tee up Aleksa Latkovic's opener. Ivan Canjuga's 84th-minute strike, created by fellow substitute Matej Vuk, sealed the points in a match that was goalless and cagey until its final third. For Varaždin, sitting fourth and chasing the title race, this was a professional, patient win that keeps their form intact heading into the run-in, while Rudeš's defensive resilience for long spells wasn't enough to avoid a third straight setback near the wrong end of the table.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Matej Vuk's right-footed shot is blocked.
Luka Skaricic comes on for Ivan Mamut.
Corner awarded.
Jurica Poldrugac takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card issued to Kristijan Lovric.
Ivan CanjugaShot by Ivan Canjuga with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Matej Vuk
Goal! Ivan Canjuga scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Matej Vuk.
Marko Stolnik's header is saved.
Kristijan Lovric is on, and Lenny Ilecic is off.
Corner awarded.
Josip Bralic comes on for Ante Susak.
Luka Popovic comes on for Ivan Doric.
Shot by Jurica Poldrugac with his left foot is saved.
Tomislav Duvnjak comes on for Mario Marina.
Luka Posinkovic is on, and Frane Maglica is off.
Lenny Ilecic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Noa Skoko's right-footed shot is blocked.
Aleksa LatkovicShot by Aleksa Latkovic with a right-footed shot results in a goal.
assist: Ivan Mamut
Goal! Aleksa Latkovic scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ivan Mamut.
Jakov Blagaic takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Ivan Doric takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ivan Mamut takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
Ivan MamutPenalty saved! Ivan Mamut's attempt is stopped.
Ante SusakYellow CardYellow card issued to Ante Susak.
Matej Vuk comes on for Iuri Tavares.
Novak TepsicVAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Novak Tepsic.
Corner awarded.
Mario Mladenovski's header is blocked.
Jakov Blagaic is on, and Xavier Fernandes is off.
Toni Kolega is on, and Cherno Saho is off.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Elvir Durakovic replaces Gregor Sikosek.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Novak Tepsic takes a header shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Shot - Novak Tepsic Head Shot Missed
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Xavier Fernandes receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Mario Marina attempts a header but misses the shot.
Ivan Mamut has a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Lenny Ilecic takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Luka Mamic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Aleksa Latkovic with his right foot is saved.
Mario Mladenovski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Luka Mamic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Cherno Saho's right-footed shot is saved.
Kick-off! The referee is Marko Crnojevic.
