29/12/2024
[REVIEW] The final round of the year happened, and the leaders served themselves.
All three leaders managed to win their respective games and continue to separate from the other clubs.
• Rijeka and Hajduk won last Sunday against Slaven and Šibenik (Dalmatian Derby). The Bili had a tough time fighting the Narančasti even when the local side had two players less than Hajduk, while Rijeka couldn’t break the Farmaceuti in the first half, only finding precision in the final third of the game.
• Dinamo’s struggle with Varaždin was emotional. Their first win since the beginning of November came with two own-goals, mistakes, and late goals. Bjelica finally has some peace and can dream about Arsenal in January.
• Another team that looks to be resting happily is Lokomotiva. The Lokosi suffered throughout the first half of the season but lately got two consecutive wins that put them out of danger, for now... An incredible 4-1 victory over Gorica at Gradski Stadion with Mudražija scoring a hat trick in the final 10 minutes was enough to celebrate.
• Osijek and Istra drew at Opus Arena, and the incredible news of the departure of Tramezzani in favor of the re-entry of Gonzalo García hit P**a a few days after this game. The Zeleno-Žuti couldn’t hold a two-goal lead, and despite a four-match unbeaten streak, it seems that this was the final straw for the Italian coach.
The season will return in late January with Dinamo playing their final Champions League’s league stage match before Round 19.
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