In this HNL encounter between HNK Rijeka and HNK Sibenik, Rijeka's decisive 3-0 victory was firmly rooted in their ability to capitalize on early opportunities. The first goal, scored almost immediately in the third minute, set the tone for Rijeka's aggressive and proactive play. Their second goal, scored at the 19th-minute mark, further exemplified their superiority in the first half, showing remarkable efficiency in front of goal with two out of their multiple shot attempts finding the net before halftime.

Rijeka's teamwork and coordination were evident, particularly in their set-piece execution, as highlighted by their eight corner kicks compared to Sibenik's four. These additional opportunities kept the pressure on Sibenik's defense, disrupting their rhythm and preventing any sustained counter-attacks. Despite Sibenik managing to stay organized enough to limit their offside count to a single instance, Rijeka's ability to maintain their shape and discipline in offensive positions was more apparent throughout the match.

HNK Sibenik's efforts to turn the game around in the second half were stymied by Rijeka's resilience and organized defensive play. Despite an early yellow card in the second half for Sibenik, it was Rijeka who controlled the game's pace, demonstrated by their third goal in the 81st minute, effectively cementing their dominance. Sibenik’s inability to register more significant attempts on target contributed to their lack of any substantial threat, with Rijeka's defense and the goalkeeper not overly stretched throughout the match. The evenly distributed offsides further demonstrate that clear-cut chances were scarce for the visitors against a well-drilled Rijeka squad.

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