As part of the 22nd round of the SuperSport HNL, GNK Dinamo defeated Istra 1961 in Maksimir with a score of 4:0. With this victory, the Zagreb club increased its advantage to eight points ahead of second-placed Hajduk, with the note that the people of Split have a game less before tomorrow’s away game in Osijek.
After an initial strength test, Dynamo took complete control over possession and the rhythm of the match. The leading goal of the home team comes in 24. minutes. After Miha Zajac’s cross and Josip Mišić’s rebound, Scott McKenna he does his best in the penalty area and scores for 1:0. Although it was initially signaled for the backfield, the goal was recognized after VAR intervention.
The statistical supremacy of Dinamo is confirmed by the fact that the visitors from Pula sent the first shot at the goal Dominica Livakovica only after an hour of play.
Confirmation of victory in the second half
The question of the winner is practically settled in 59. minutes. On the interception Morris ValincicDion Drena Beljo scores from close range. It’s whiter 12. primary a hit season (17th overall), which cemented him at the top of the SHNL scorers’ list.
By the end of the match, Dinamo additionally confirmed the quality:
- 73rd minute: Luka Stojković finds a precise deep ball Mihu Rabbitwho routinely checkmates Franko Kolic for 3:0.
- 87th minute: the most beautiful action of the match in which Zajc and Beljo unselfishly lose Gabriela Vidović for the final 4:0.
The return is also worth highlighting Mateo Foxes joined Dinamo after recovering from mononucleosis; his goal shortly after coming on was disallowed by the backfield. The former Široki Brijeg player also played for Istra. Philip Tarabawho replaced Advan Kadušić in the 83rd minute.
In the next round, Dinamo goes to Varaždin, and Istra welcomes Gorica.
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