In this HNL match, HNK Rijeka emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win against NK Istra 1961. Despite the lone goal coming in the second half at 01:15:59, Rijeka's aggressive tactics and early dominance paved their way to victory. Statistically, both teams showed cautious offensive play, with NK Istra securing slightly more corner kicks, totaling three compared to Rijeka's two, which indicates Istra's attempts to press forward, albeit unsuccessfully.

Discipline was notably lacking, with a total of nine yellow cards distributed throughout the match — six against Rijeka and three against Istra. This frequent breaking of play was largely due to Rijeka's physical approach, which disrupted Istra's rhythm and led to disruptions in their build-up play. Moreover, this aggressive approach did not lead to a numerical disadvantage for either side as both teams ended the match without any red cards, but it did place Rijeka under considerable risk for much of the game.

In terms of teamwork, Rijeka effectively minimized Istra's chances, maintaining a solid defensive structure despite the aggressive foul strategy. The singular focus and cohesive defensive strategy were instrumental in denying Istra clear goal-scoring opportunities. Istra, despite demonstrating the capability to push forward, struggled to capitalize on their set-pieces, revealing a gap in executing plays under pressure — a crucial factor that contributed to their inability to level the score. Overall, Rijeka's resolute defense, despite their indiscipline, and Istra's lack of offensive conversion were the key determinants of the match outcome.

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