October 17, 2021 - The 12th round of the Croatian First League was held from October 15 to 17, 2021. This round featured the thrilling 3:3 derby between Rijeka and Dinamo, while Šibenik upset Hajduk 2:0. Here is our HNL round 12 recap.
Hr. Dragovoljac v. Lokomotiva (2:2)
Dragovoljac and Lokomotiva opened the 12th round on Friday, October 15, 2021, in front of 83 spectators.
Kulenovic scored the first goal of the match for the Lokomotiva lead in the 9th minute. Kacavenda made it 0:2 in the 17th. An own goal by Mersinaj gave Dragovoljac hope in the 30th minute at 1:2 before Lukic equalized in the 58th for 2:2, which was the final score.
Pasaricek was shown a red card in the 78th minute, forcing Dragovoljac to play with a man down for the remainder of the match.
Dragovoljac is currently in the last place with 10 points, while Lokomotiva is in 6th with 15.
Gorica v. Istra 1961 (1:1)
Gorica and Istra met on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Velika Gorica.
Mlinar scored an own goal in the 12th minute for 1:0 Gorica. Bande didn't equalize until the 53rd for 1:1, which was the final score of the match.
Gorica is currently in 5th place with 17 points, while Istra is in 8th with 11.
Rijeka v. Dinamo (3:3)
Rijeka and Dinamo met on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Rujevica Stadium.
Drmic and Velkovski made it 3:0 for Rijeka already at halftime with goals in the 7th, 38th, and 41st minutes. Dinamo woke up in the second half as Petkovic scored a penalty for 3:1 in the 58th minute, another penalty less than 10 minutes later, and Adric scored the equalizer for 3:3 in the 82nd minute which was the final score.
Rijeka is currently in 1st place with 24 points and one game less, while Dinamo is in 3rd with 23 and two games less.
Slaven Belupo v. Osijek (0:2)
Belupo and Osijek met on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Koprivnica.
Hiros scored for 0:1 Osijek in the 22nd minute, before Nejasmic made it 0:2 just before the halftime whistle.
Belupo is currently in 9th place with 6 points, while Osijek is in 2nd with 24.
Sibenik v. Hajduk (2:0)
Sibenik and Hajduk closed out the 12th round on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Sibenik.
Mina scored the first goal for 1:0 Sibenik in the 25th minute. A penalty for Curic made it 2:0, which was the final score.
Sibenik is currently in 7th place with 13 points, while Hajduk is in 4th with 20 and one game less.
You can see the full HNL table HERE.
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