Šego scores in the third minute for early Hajduk lead in Velika Gorica
Michele Šego scored in just the third minute following an assist from Rokas Pukštas, with VAR checking for a potential offside in the early goal for the Split side.
Michele Šego scored in just the third minute following an assist from Rokas Pukštas, with VAR checking for a potential offside in the early goal for the Split side.
Hajduk took the lead away at Gorica in Velika Gorica in just the third minute of the match in the 3rd round of the SuperSport HNL. Michele Šego scored to make it 0-1 after being played through by Rokas Pukštas, and the entire situation underwent a VAR review for a possible offside.
According to a report from 24sata, VAR analyzed whether Šego was in an offside position when receiving the ball. "The situation is indeed very tight," notes a 24sata journalist, but the goal was ultimately allowed. A Tportal commentator described the move: "GOAL! A fantastic start for Hajduk. Pukštas crossed for Šego, who scores for the early lead of the Split side."
Gorica lined up with Matijaš in goal, with Perić, Filipović, and Cvijanović in defense in front of him, Braut, Frigan, Pavičić, and Bogojević in midfield, and Custovic, Kavelj, and Mijić in attack.
Hajduk started with Silić in goal, a defense of Acapandie, Van Hoorenbeeck, Marešić, and Hrgović, a midfield of Pajaziti and Sigur, and an attacking line of Šutalo, Pukštas, Šotiček, and Šego.
In the 11th minute, Gorica combined around Hajduk's penalty area, but without a concrete shot on Silić's goal. Two minutes later, Šotiček's shot was blocked and the ball went for a corner. In the 23rd minute, Pukštas tried a long-range effort, but Matijaš easily caught the ball.
The match in Turopolje kicked off at 9 PM, and with this win, if they hold on, Hajduk would secure their first league victory of the season.
Hajduk was not alone even on this away trip. A large number of Torcida fans arrived in Velika Gorica and filled the away section of the stands. Hajduk supporters, mostly dressed in white, unfurled numerous flags and banners and have been providing loud support to their team from the start of the match, reports Dalmacija News. The scenes from the stands clearly show that Torcida has arrived in Velika Gorica in solid numbers, so Hajduk has strong wind at their backs even on this away fixture.
In the 15th minute, Gorica sent their first threat towards Hajduk's goal, but without any serious danger for Silić. In the 19th minute, Šotiček was again in a good position to shoot, but the ball went over the bar without seriously threatening Matijaš's goal. In the 24th minute, Pukštas attempted a spectacular volley from long range to surprise Matijaš, but the Gorica goalkeeper managed to save comfortably. In the 31st minute, a dangerous situation developed in front of Hajduk's goal, but the home side's attack was halted by a handball from Frigan.
