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Slatina Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes into the match, NK Croatia's goalkeeper Matej Domić had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Trpimir Trošelj. Matej Domić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anđelko Pleština in the 7th minute of the match. Matej Domić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anđelko Pleština in the 15th minute of play. In the 17th minute Anđelko Pleština shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matej Domić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Matej Domić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anđelko Pleština, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. After a rather tough play, Slatina's Aljoša Kokan got a free kick in the 25th minute. Trpimir Trošelj's late challenge caught a NK Croatia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Trpimir Trošelj helped the player get up and apologised. After 27 played minutes Slatina got a freekick which was hit by Trpimir Trošelj. The supporters of Slatina booed when NK Croatia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zrinko Posarić didn't get a good kick on the ball. NK Croatia's Matej Domić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anđelko Pleština in the 37th minute of play. In the 45th minute, Damir Sabolek got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 47 minutes into the match, NK Croatia's goal looked a bit too open when Anđelko Pleština came free, but Matej Domić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Damir Sabolek to strike the kick off in the second half. Matej Domić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Trpimir Trošelj, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. 55 minutes into the match, Anđelko Pleština notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of NK Croatia's Matej Domić. Matej Domić was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 62nd minute Trpimir Trošelj shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matej Domić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 65th minute, Anđelko Pleština hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Biskupović charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Martin Biskupović the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Slatina's Martin Biskupović got a free kick in the 69th minute. In the 77th match minute, Slatina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Boris Domljanović to maneuver through the defense. Matej Domić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anđelko Pleština, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Matej Domić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anđelko Pleština, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Trpimir Trošelj managed to get in a good position for a shot. Slatina's supporters rose to their feet, but Trpimir Trošelj was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Matej Domić breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Slatina booed when NK Croatia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leopold Ledinek didn't get a good kick on the ball. Karlo Savić kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Anđelko Pleština recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Slatina supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching NK Croatia's performance. The match ended with a win for NK Croatia.