November 25, 2019 - The 16th round of the Croatian First League was held from Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24. This round featured the never disappointing ‘Eternal Derby’ between Dinamo and Hajduk.
Dinamo v. Hajduk (1:1)
Dinamo and Hajduk opened the 16th round at Maksimir stadium on Friday, November 22, 2019, in front of 15,757 fans.
Dinamo was quick to score thanks to an own goal by Hajduk defender Ismajli in the 12th minute for 1:0. However, a penalty awarded to Hajduk just before the half saw Mijo Caktas score for 1:1.
Neither team was able to score in the second half, and Hajduk resisted Dinamo’s intense pressure throughout the game, even though they were without several of their key players on Friday.
Dinamo is currently in first place with 35 points, while Hajduk is in 2nd with 31.
Gorica v. Varazdin (1:0)
Gorica and Varazdin met in Velika Gorica on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in front of 1,272 fans.
The first half went without goals, and Gorica’s Ndiaye scored only in the 57th minute for 1:0, which was the final score of the game.
Gorica is currently in 6th place with 25 points, while Varazdin is in 10th place with 11.
Slaven Belupo v. Lokomotiva (1:0)
Belupo and Lokomotiv met on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in Koprivnica in front of 754 fans.
It was another low scoring game of the 16th round, which saw Belupo’s Krstanovic score in the 17th minute for 1:0, which was the final score of the game.
Belupo is currently in 7th place with 15 points, while Lokomotiva is in 5th place with 25.
Osijek v. Istra 1961 (1:0)
Osijek and Istra met on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at City Garden Stadium in front of 2,455 fans.
While the game saw Istra’s Pavic receive a double yellow in the 52nd minute, forcing Istra to play with a man down from the 52nd minute, the first and only goal of the game came in the 5th minute of added time (95') thanks to Osijek’s Maric for 1:0.
Osijek is currently in 3rd place with 26 points, while Istra is in 8th with 12.
Inter Zapresic v. Rijeka (1:4)
Inter and Rijeka met in Zagreb to close out the 16th round on Sunday, November 25, 2019, in front of 820 fans.
Rijeka scored all four goals in the first half, thanks to Andrijasevic (6’), Colak (23’, 28’), and Gorgon (32’). Inter’s Soldo was able to get one for the home team in the first minute of added time for 1:4.
Inter is currently in 9th place with 11 points, while Rijeka is in 4th with 25.
You can see the full HNL table here.
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