Celje and Koper played the last match in the Prva Liga Telemach in 2023: Celje goes into the break with a +10, Safet Hadžić bid farewell with a loss
Photo: Danilo Vezjak
The last match in Prva Liga Telemach in 2023 was played. In the princely city, Celje and Koper clashed, continuing the 17th round match; remember, not long ago, it was interrupted due to heavy snowfall. The clubs were on the field for 60 minutes this time, marking the final hour for Safet Hadžić on Koper’s bench. The Ljubljanan didn’t excel; Koper was in a subordinate position and ultimately deservedly lost based on the performance seen. Celje celebrated a 2-0 victory, securing a comfortable 10-point lead over Olimpija going into the break. Koper ranks third but trails today’s opponent by a whopping 17 points.
Photo: Danilo Vezjak
Although the protégés of the home coach Damir Krznar besieged the Koper goal for almost the entire match, spectators saw both goals only in the dying moments of the encounter. In the 84th minute, national team player Žan Karničnik sent a cross in front of the goal, and after an awkward intervention by the visiting defense, Tamar Svetlin seized the ball and effortlessly netted from close range, beating Jan Koprivec guarding the net.
The Styrians created several good opportunities to score, but they lacked composure in front of Koper’s goal. After coming off the bench, Jegor Prucev was a nightmare for the guests, possibly scoring at least once, but he, like many of his teammates, struggled with inefficiency. A more promising attempt came in the 89th minute from Gregor Bajde, who, with a low shot and the help of the post, confirmed his club’s fifteenth victory. Karničnik assisted in the second goal as well.
Photo: Danilo Vezjak
Based on all that was seen, Celje, which gave 16-year-old Alban Veselaj a debut at the end of the match, rightfully celebrated and heads into the winter break with a significant advantage. This advantage, following the first part of the season, suggests that it will be difficult for the club from the princely city to be stopped from celebrating greatly in the spring…
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Author: editorial Football Planet