Bergsen the hero for Maribor this time: Radomlje missed a penalty kick, Jakupović scored for the home team’s victory, who also held on with one man down
Photo: Blaž Weindorfer / Sportida
Arnel Jakupović with his already twelfth goal of the season ensured that Maribor passed through its first home game from four in front of empty stands without a scratch. There were quite a few fans supporting the home team outside the stadium, who eventually celebrated a narrow, but deserved victory over Radomlje. The Millers recently eliminated Maribor from the cup, and this time they had a good chance to upset them again. However, Dejan Vokić failed to convert a penalty kick this time, and Maribor won even though they ended the match with ten players.
If Menno Bergsen had been the subject of criticism lately, the Maribor substitute goalkeeper was actually the hero of the purples this time. In the 64th minute, Radomlje had an excellent opportunity to score after being awarded a penalty kick following a video review. Former Maribor player Dejan Vokić took the responsibility, but Bergsen anticipated his shot and saved it with a brilliant intervention.
Maribor took the lead just seven minutes before that when Marko Božić sent the ball into the box from the side. There, Radomlje defender Nejc Klašnja was too low, which was perfect for Arnel Jakupović. The former Domžale player was in an ideal position and beat Radomlje goalkeeper Emil Velić with a header.
The hosts defended their lead with one man less towards the end of the match after right-back Itsuki Urata was sent off in the 78th minute. The Japanese player had already received a yellow card when he made a truly foolish intervention. With his extended leg, he hit his opponent in the groin area, and the referee showed him the second warning and an early exit to the locker room. Then VAR intervened, followed by a video review, and… a straight red card! Urata had to leave the field in any case, but now he faces a harsher punishment…
Nevertheless, the Styrians maintained their lead and delighted the joyful mood of the enthusiastic supporters, who watched the match in a slightly different way this time…
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