April 29, 2019 – The 31st round of the Croatian First League was held from April 26 to 28, 2019. While the Croatian champions Dinamo have nothing to play for but pride for the rest of the season, they did manage to lose to Osijek – and after a brilliant display by Hajduk in the 30th round, the Split club fell to Gorica.
Without further ado, here is our round 31 HNL recap.
Lokomotiva v. Istra 1961 (1:1)
Lokomotiva and Istra opened the 31st round on Friday, April 26, 2019, in Zagreb in front of 480 fans.
Lokomotiva was the first to score thanks to a goal by Ivanušec in the 40th minute for 1:0 at the half. Fuentes equalized for Istra 10 minutes later for 1:1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v=UNYRlvyGisU
Lokomotiva is currently in 6th place with 48 points, while Istra is in 9th place with 22.
Gorica v. Hajduk (3:0)
Gorica and Hajduk met on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Velika Gorica in front of 8,000 fans.
Gorica scored their first goal already in the 11th minute thanks to Miya. Just before the half in the 45th minute, Zwolinski nailed Gorica’s second goal, which was a penalty, for 2:0. Miya scored again for Gorica in the 47th to confirm the blowout win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v=pa9KzhX5zr0
Gorica is currently in 5th place with 49 points, while Hajduk is in 4th with 50.
Osijek v. Dinamo (2:1)
Osijek and Dinamo met on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at City Garden Stadium in front of 3,310 fans.
Dinamo was the first to score thanks to a goal by Šitum in the 20th minute. Talys equalized for Osijek in the 36th for 1:1.
After Dinamo’s Perić was given a red card in the 66th minute, Osijek’s Marić was able to score for the win in the 76th minute for 2:1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v=NPOhij6vK2k
Osijek is currently in 3rd place with 53 points, while Dinamo is in first with 79.
Inter Zaprešić v. Slaven Belupo (1:3)
Inter and Belupo met in Zaprešić on Sunday, April 28, 2019, in front of 263 fans.
Goda scored for Belupo in the 6th minute for 0:1 at the half. Tsonev equalized for Inter in the 54th, though it was Canadjija to retake the lead for Belupo in the 58th. Delić secured Belupo’s win in the 60th for 1:3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v=KoIUMuBI_tg
Inter is currently in 8th place with 21 points, while Belupo is in 7th with 29.
Rijeka v. Rudeš (3:1)
Rijeka and Rudeš closed out the 31st round at Rujevica stadium on Sunday, April 28, 2019, in front of 2,846 fans.
Lončar scored for Rijeka in the 35th minute, which was followed by a goal by Puljić just two minutes later for 2:0. Lisakovich was able to score for Rudeš just before the half for 2:1.
Čolak scored for Rijeka in the 69th minute for 3:1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v=VEzoRDumdAY
Rijeka is currently in second place with 59 points, while Rudeš remains in last with 10.
You can see the full HNL table there.
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