Bravo is an increasingly serious contender for the top spots in the rankings: Matej Poplatnik and Milan Tučić cool down Alberto Riera and his Celje
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In less than ideal conditions at Stožice, Bravo faced Celje. A small number of spectators witnessed 5 goals, an exciting performance, and a victory for the Ljubljančan with a score of 3:2, confirming their excellent form this season. Albert Riera and his players experienced their first defeat after three consecutive league wins and advancement in the cup, with the blow being even bigger since their opponent moved ahead of them in the standings. Moreover, Celje has increased their gap behind Olimpija to +5 again. As for Bravo, the Šiškarji once again proved that good form is simply not a coincidence, with their second-place position after Saturday’s matches being a logical consequence of their performance on the field.
Although Stožice was briefly closed to the public as officials tended to the damaged pitch, it seems that their efforts didn’t quite help. The conditions for play during this match were downright impossible, raising genuine concerns about how things will be in the future… However, despite the significant amount of water and mud on the field, the Ljubljančan and Celjani delivered a very interesting and exciting performance, culminating in five goals.
Bravo took the lead in the 16th minute when Marco Dulca was fouled by the Celje defense, resulting in a penalty. Matej Poplatnik confidently converted the penalty to put the home team ahead. Celje equalized in the 23rd minute when David Zec scored with a header from a corner kick. In the 78th minute, following a deflection off the crossbar from Lovro Štubljar, the ball fell to Milan Tučić, who easily scored to make it 2:1.
Albert Riera responded by bringing in the tall Slavko Bralić, who equalized just a minute later by capitalizing on another Celje set-piece. It seemed that the two teams would settle for a draw, but that was not the case. In the 91st minute, Gašper Trdin drove through the middle and found Gašper Jovan on the left wing, who accurately crossed into the box, where an unmarked Milan Tučić easily converted from close range.
It’s worth noting that both teams had several promising chances, and to be honest, more than five goals could have been scored. In any case, Celje and Bravo demonstrated that good conditions are not always necessary for an exciting match, although it is true that the Ljubljana pitch certainly cannot be a source of pride for anyone. Unlike Bravo, who continues to grow and is now truly more than just a respectable club. Albert Riera experienced this firsthand.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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