Hajduk Split overcame NK Varazdin, 1x4, on Saturday, relating to matchweek 21 of the Croatia League. In this competition, NK Varazdin came from a defeat, and Ivan Leko's team came from two defeats. Rokas Pukstas made a tremendous game. In the starting XI there was Rokas Pukstas.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
Dario Melnjak opened the score after the break. After 51 minutes, Fran Brodic fired home for NK Varazdin. With 56 minutes on the clock, NK Varazdin saw Agon Elezi get a straight red card after 77 minutes, Marko Livaja fired home Hajduk Split second goal. In the 78th minute, Ivan Leko's team extended their lead with a goal from Rokas Pukstas. With this strike, Rokas Pukstas reached 5th goals for the season. Midfielder netted the last goal in time added on.
After the result Hajduk Split are 2nd in the table, with 41 points, while NK Varazdin sit 6th place, with 27 points. With regard to the next fixture, Ivan Leko's team will play at home against HNK Gorica, while NK Varazdin will host Dinamo Zagreb.
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Fran Brodic 51' | Dario Melnjak 47' Marko Livaja 77' Rokas Pukstas 78' 90' |