May 3, 2021 - The 32nd round of the Croatian First League was held from April 30 to May 2, 2021. In this round, Hajduk defeats Rijeka 3:2, keeping their hope alive for a Europa League spot next season, while Osijek fails to catch Dinamo after drawing to Varazdin.
Lokomotiva v. Sibenik (1:0)
Lokomotiva and Sibenik opened the 32nd round in Zagreb on Friday, April 30, 2021.
While the first half went without goals, Juric's goal for Sibenik was called offside in the 49th minute to keep the game 0:0, though not for long, as Leskovic scored the winning goal for Lokomotiva in the 85th minute.
Lokomotiva is currently in 9th place with 26 points, while Sibenik is in 6th with 32.
Slaven Belupo v Dinamo (0:2)
Belupo and Dinamo met in Koprivnica on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
While the first half went without goals, Tolic scored in the 64th for 0:1 Dinamo, and Orsic sealed Dinamo's victory with a goal in the 86th for 0:2.
Belupo is currently in 7th place with 31 points, while Dinamo is in first with 74.
Hajduk v. Rijeka (3:2)
Hajduk and Rijeka met on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Poljud stadium in the crucial fight for a Europa League spot.
The young Biuk scored an early goal for Hajduk in the 14th minute for 1:0, though Drmic equalized in the 31st for 1:1 at the half.
Stanko Juric (Stefulj own goal) put Hajduk back in the lead for 2:1 in the 45th, and Kacaniklic made it 3:1 two minutes later. Adrijasevic scored for 3:2 in the 65th.
Hajduk is currently in 5th place with 47 points, while Rijeka is in 4th with 52.
Istra 1961 v. Gorica (0:2)
Istra and Gorica met in Pula on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Spikic scored for Gorica in the 42nd minute to make it 0:1 at the half. Hujber was booked for his second yellow in the 79th minute, forcing Istra to play with a man down for the final 10 minutes. Mitrovic increased Gorica's lead in the 4th minute of added time (94').
Istra is currently in the last place with 25 points, while Gorica is in 3rd with 56.
Osijek v. Varadin (1:1)
Osijek and Varazdin closed out the 32nd round on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at City Garden Stadium.
While the first half went without goals, Obregon put Varazdin in the lead in the 69th minute for 0:1. Mierez equalized for Osijek five minutes later for 1:1, which was the final score.
Slobodan Kadic
Mierez missed a penalty in the 9th minute of added time.
Osijek is currently in 2nd place with 68 points, while Varazdin is in 8th with 27.
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