10 games, eighth Domžale defeat: the Yellow Family host Maribor, who stayed on the wings of Jan Repas to stay on the heels of leading Olimpija
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Not even the fact that Rok Vodišek stepped into the goal for Domžale for the first time since his transfer was enough for the yellow family to achieve their first victory of the new season. If they had managed to do it on Sunday, it would have honestly been a sensation. Maribor, who has been in very good form for some time now, visited Kamniška Bistrica. The Styria team was once again at a sufficiently high level to record a new victory (3:0), keeping them close behind the leading and still unbeaten Olimpija.
Josip Iličić returned to the Maribor squad after back problems and was a key player for Maribor. After a corner in the 39th minute, he skillfully assisted Jan Repas with a backheel, who then assisted in front of the goal, where Orphe Mbina powerfully struck the ball into the net, putting the guests in the lead. For the 23-year-old from Gabon, this was his fourth league goal of the new season.
Just three minutes later, Jan Repas was in action again, and Luka Baruca stopped him with a foul, unfortunately for him, in the penalty area. Maribor was awarded a penalty, and Josip Iličić successfully tricked Rok Vodišek with a panenka from the spot.
Maribor deserved the lead at halftime, but Domžale also had their chances. Abraham Nwankwo scored in the 9th minute, but was in an offside position before that. Ažbe Jug added his part, and Domžale went into halftime without a goal and with a significant deficit. Many were convinced it was too large for anything more than another defeat.
And that’s how it turned out. Although Maribor understandably eased off the gas a bit, Domžale remained in a subordinate position in the second half and were far, far from being able to seriously threaten the guests’ lead. Then, in the 84th minute, they scored for the third time when Žiga Repas found the net of his former club. The midfielder for the purples was assisted by his brother Jan Repas, who thus contributed to all three of Maribor’s goals. The younger Repas then struck from 20 meters, sending the ball low behind Rok Vodišek, who was caught on the wrong foot.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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