Maribor edged out Olimpija Ljubljana in a win on Sunday, 2x0, on matchweek 22. Coming into the contest, Damir Krznar's team came from five wins, and Albert Riera's team came from two wins.
The first goal was scored by Žan Vipotnik with 22 minutes on the clock. Žan Vipotnik now on a scoring streak of 5 consecutive games. Marko Božić netted the last goal after 42 minutes.
After the break, Josip Iličić saw a red card after receiving his second yellow Ažbe Jug kept his goal safe by saving the penalty after 51 minutes, taken by Mario Kvesić. In the 62nd minute, Olimpija Ljubljana saw Aljaž Krefl get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Olimpija Ljubljana are 1st in the table, with 51 points, while Maribor sit 2nd place, with 39 points. In the next fixture, Damir Krznar's team visit Domzale, while Albert Riera's team will host ND Gorica.
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Žan Vipotnik 22' Marko Božić 42' |
