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Rudeš and Slaven Belupo played to a 2-2 draw in Velika Gorica during the opening match of the eighth round of the HNL. The hosts initially took the lead through a goal by Saad El Haddad, but the match shifted after a red card was issued to Rudeš player Stolnik. Slaven Belupo subsequently took the lead with two goals from Ilija Nestorovski, before Marko Zebic secured a point for Rudeš in the second minute of stoppage time.
Following the match, Rudeš coach Alen Peternac praised his team’s resilience and character despite the numerical disadvantage. While Peternac declined to provide a formal critique of the officiating, he suggested that the decisions surrounding the red card and other incidents were visible to the public. He emphasized that his team demonstrated the energy and determination required to compete against any opponent.
Slaven Belupo coach Silvijo Cabraja expressed dissatisfaction with the result, noting that his team failed to capitalize on their opportunities despite recording 19 shots and hitting the woodwork twice. Cabraja stated that his side should have secured the victory earlier in the match and criticized his players for retreating into their own penalty area after taking the lead, despite having an extra man on the field for the final half hour.
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