NK Lokomotiva Zagreb edged out a narrow 1-0 victory over NK Varaždin, a result primarily shaped by efficient use of possession and defensive resilience. Despite the low scoreline and limited offensive thrills, Lokomotiva capitalized on one of their rare clear opportunities shortly into the second half. Their goal was the culmination of sustained pressure, with one of the more incisive attacking maneuvers finding success at 56 minutes and 20 seconds.

Varazdin, though unsuccessful in securing a goal, demonstrated commendable discipline with no offsides, an indicator of their structured attacking attempts, albeit unsuccessful in yielding goals. Meanwhile, Lokomotiva's more aggressive forward play was marred by four offside calls, reflecting both their willingness to push boundaries and perhaps a lack of cohesion at times in timing their runs. The balance of corner kicks reflects an evenly matched territorial battle; however, NK Varazdin slightly edged it with a 5 to 4 advantage, but they couldn't convert this into tangible opportunities to breach the Lokomotiva defense.

The match was characterized by a confrontational midfield battle, with Lokomotiva receiving four yellow cards—two in each half, underscoring their combative approach to breaking Varazdin's rhythm. Late yellow cards for both teams at the 90-minute mark highlighted escalating tensions, indicating how finely balanced the contest remained until the final whistle. Varazdin’s fewer yellow cards likely reflect a more controlled discipline but could also suggest a less assertive press in breaking up Lokomotiva's play. These subtle nuances in tactics and discipline were pivotal in determining the eventual outcome, favoring Lokomotiva's approach.

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