A draw in the spa town: Rogaška led twice with goals from Patrick Mijić, but Koper returns home with a point
Photo: NK Rogaška/ Luka Šket
Although they had to play extra time and penalties on Thursday, Rogaška found enough strength to remain undefeated on Sunday as well. The Pivovarna Union Cup finalist faced Koper in the Prva Liga Telemach in front of their home crowd, who are battling for the 4th spot with Bravo. However, the Ljubljana team held them back, and Koper failed to capitalize on the fatigue of the club from Rogaška Slatina. The match, played in front of 800 spectators, ended in a 2-2 draw; Rogaška led twice, and Koper equalized each time.
The hero for the home team was none other than Patrik Mijić, who scored both goals for Rogaška. The first one in the 20th minute, when he found the net from close range against Koper, and the second one in the 49th minute, with a precise shot from 20 meters. Rogaška could have scored at least one more goal, but the young Koper goalkeeper, Tim Štrasberger, who started the game this time and wasn’t substituted in the first minute, proved to be decisive…
Koper equalized for the first time in the first-half stoppage time when Petar Petriško struck first after a blocked shot by Marko Pabai and skillfully beat Ajdin Mulalić. The point-sharing was ensured by Deni Jurić, who had previously won a penalty for Koper. Jurić didn’t miss from the penalty spot. Rogaška secured their first win after two consecutive defeats, and their lead over the ninth-placed Radomlje remains at five points. It seems that survival is getting closer and closer…
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Author: editorial Football Planet