February 4, 2021 - The 19th round of the Croatian First League was held mid-week, on February 2 and 3, 2021. In this round, Hajduk tops Istra, and Osijek records a 3:0 win against Slaven Belupo.
Osijek v. Slaven Belupo (3:0)
Osijek and Belupo opened the 19th round at City Garden Stadium on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Brlek opened the scoring spree for Osijek with a goal just before the whistle blew for halftime (45+3'). A quick goal to start the second half by Zaper made it 2:0 in the 52nd minute, and 3:0 in the 55th minute thanks to Bohar.
Osijek is currently in 2nd place with 42 points, while Belupo is in 6th place with 20.
Dinamo v. Lokomotiva (2:0)
Dinamo and Lokomotiva met for the Zagreb derby on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Masksimir Stadium.
Gavranovic scored an early goal for Dinamo in the 9th minute for the 1:0 lead, which was the score at the half. Atiemwen increased Dinamo's lead to 2:0 in the 64th minute, which was the final result.
Dinamo is currently in 1st place with 42 points, while Lokomotiva is in 9th with 15.
Varazdin v. Gorica (2:1)
Varazdin and Gorica met in Varazdin on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
While Gorica had the lead going into the first half thanks to a goal by Lovric (0:1), Obregon equalized for Varazdin in the 76th minute, and in the 90th minute, Boban gave Varazdin the lead and ultimately the 2:1 win.
Varazdin is currently in 8th place with 18 points, while Gorica is in 3rd with 33.
Rijeka v. Sibenik (2:2)
Rijeka and Sibenik met at Rujevica Stadium on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Sibenik shocked Rijeka with two goals in the 27th and 32nd minutes by Sahiti and Juric. Pavicic scored for Rijeka in the 35th to make it 1:2.
It was until the final minutes of the match when VAR ultimately ruled in Rijeka's favor, and after an 11-minute ordeal, Rijeka was awarded a penalty, which Andrijasevic scored for 2:2 (90+10').
Rijeka is currently in 4th place with 27 points, while Sibenik is in 7th with 20.
Hajduk v. Istra 1961 (1:0)
Hajduk and Istra closed out the 19th round at Poljud Stadium on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
The only goal of the game came in the 16th minute when Nayir scored for Hajduk. The same player, unfortunately, missed a penalty 10 minutes later to increase Hajduk's lead.
Hajduk is currently in 5th place with 23 points, while Istra is in the last place with 13.
You can see the full HNL table HERE.
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