The match between NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and HNK Sibenik ended with a 2-1 victory for the away team. A swift goal by HNK Sibenik in the opening minutes disrupted the home team's strategy, putting immediate pressure on NK Lokomotiva. The early goal likely contributed to an urgent, although slightly chaotic, start for both teams, as NK Lokomotiva had to quickly adapt their gameplay to chase the deficit.

Both teams exhibited a contrasting approach in attack, with HNK Sibenik focusing on efficiency. They managed to convert their efforts into two goals from a relatively limited number of shots on target compared to their overall offensive output. This efficiency was crucial, particularly in the second half when they secured the lead again with a goal at 64:26. In contrast, NK Lokomotiva struggled with breaking down a resilient Sibenik defense, evidenced by the fact that they only managed an equalizer, which wasn't built upon further.

Set-pieces were a significant factor influencing the match outcome. HNK Sibenik capitalized on their opportunities, particularly through their ability to earn corner kicks, tallying eight compared to Lokomotiva's four. This dominance in dead-ball situations gave Sibenik more chances to threaten via controlled attacking plays. Lokomotiva, despite having fewer such opportunities, failed to leverage their set-piece setups effectively enough to alter the scoreline in their favor.

Discipline played a role, with Sibenik exhibiting lapses leading to three yellow cards in the second half. While NK Lokomotiva maintained discipline by not receiving any bookings, this did not translate into tactical advantages on the field. The number of offsides, where Lokomotiva were caught three times, compared to Sibenik's one, illustrates positional struggles to break Sibenik’s defensive line. This inefficiency in coordinating attacks ultimately hindered Lokomotiva's ability to pressurize Sibenik’s defense enough to find an equalizer after falling behind again.

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