May 2, 2022 - The 33rd round of the Croatian First League was played from April 29 to May 1, 2022. This round saw Osijek and Istra draw 2:2, which put Hajduk into 2nd just four points behind Dinamo in first place. Here is our HNL round 33 recap.
Hajduk v. Hr. Dragovoljac (2:1)
Hajduk and Dragovoljac opened the 33rd round on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Poljud Stadium in Split in front of 9,775 fans.
Nikola Kalinic gave Hajduk the early lead with a goal in the 6th minute for 1:0. Frigan equalized early in the second half for 1:1 in the 51st minute. Marko Livaja secured Hajduk's win in the 87th minute, which ultimately sealed Dragovoljac's fate outside of the Croatian First League next season.
Hajduk is now in 2nd place with 66 points, while Dragovoljac is in the last place with 18.
Slaven Belupo v. Gorica (2:1)
Belupo and Gorica met on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Koprivnica in front of 505 fans.
Babec put Gorica in the lead in the 19th minute for 0:1 at the half. Krstanovic equalized for 1:1 in the 72nd minute and Bozic gave Belupo the victory with a goal in the 81st minute for the final 2:1.
Belupo is currently in 7th place with 34 points, while Gorica is in 6th with 40.
Sibenik v. Rijeka (3:5)
Sibenik and Rijeka met on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Sibenik in front of 778 fans.
Drmic put Rijeka in the lead in the 12th minute while Mesa equalized for 1:1 in the 27th minute. Grezda scored for 2:1 Sibenik less than 10 minutes later and Pavicic scored one minute after that for 2:2 at the half. Kresic put Rijeka back in the lead in the 49th minute for 2:3, and Drmic scored for 2:4 and 2:5 in the 69th and 72nd minutes. Bilic scored for the final 3:5 with 10 minutes to go.
Sibenik is currently in 8th place with 29 points, while Rijeka is in 4th with 61.
Osijek v. Istra 1961 (2:2)
Osijek and Rijeka met on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at City Garden Stadium in front of 2,668 fans.
Osijek was up 2:0 in the 12th minute thanks to goals by Lovric and Caktas. Perkovic and Galilea equalized in the 18th and 39th minutes for 2:2 at the half Neither team was able to score in the second half.
Osijek has dropped to 3rd place with 65 points, while Istra is in 9th with 28.
Lokomotiva v. Dinamo (1:1)
Lokomotiva and Dinamo closed out the 33rd round on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Zagreb.
Kulenovic put Lokomotiva in the lead with 1:0 in the 30th minute. Soldo scored an own goal for 1:1, which was the final score.
Lokomotiva is in 5th place with 45 points, while Dinamo is in first with 70.
You can see the HNL standings HERE.
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