On matchweek 18, the game between FC Koper and Maribor on Wednesday ended in a fantastic draw, 3x3. Coming into the contest, Safet Hadžić's team came from two defeats, and Ante Šimundža's team came from a win. Josip Iličić was decisive with 1 goal.
Early in the game, Nik Omladič opened the scoring for FC Koper, from the penalty spot. In the 14th minute, Arnel Jakupović struck for Maribor. Safet Hadžić's team scored their second goal of the game through Ahmed Ankrah, with 28 minutes on the clock. Shortly before the interval, El Arabi Soudani fired home Ante Šimundža's team second goal.
After 65 minutes, Luka Vešner Tičić fired home for FC Koper. Josip Iličić netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game from the penalty spot.
After the result FC Koper are 3rd in the table, with 30 points, while Maribor sit 4th place, with 28 points. Next up, Safet Hadžić's team will host Olimpija Ljubljana, whilst Ante Šimundža's team visit NK Radomlje.
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Nik Omladič 4' (pen.) Ahmed Ankrah 28' Luka Vešner Tičić 65' | Arnel Jakupović 14' El Arabi Soudani 41' Josip Iličić 86' (pen.) |