Slaven defeat HNK Rijeka

Slaven defeated HNK Rijeka, 2x4, on Sunday, relating to matchweek 18 of the Croatia League. Coming into the contest, HNK Rijeka came from a draw, and Slaven came from a defeat. Steven Juncaj didn't leave the bench.

After 45 minutes, Tomislav Strkalj opened the scoring for Slaven.

In the 70th minute, Benedik Mioc fired home Slaven second goal. After 76 minutes, Slaven increased their lead with a goal from Mihail Caimacov. With 78 minutes on the clock, Franjo Ivanovic struck for HNK Rijeka. In the 85th minute, Arber Hoxha doubled the lead for Slaven. With this goal, Arber Hoxha recorded his five goal of the current campaign. In the final minutes of the game, Jorge Obregón netted the final goal of the game.

After the result HNK Rijeka are 3rd in the table, with 32 points, while Slaven sit 6th place, with 20 points. With regard to the next fixture, Slaven will play away against NK Osijek, while HNK Rijeka will play at home against NK Rudes.