Hat-trick by hot Jaša Martinčič for three more points for Bistrica: Štajerska beat Tolmin at home
Photo: Danilo Vezjak
The opening match of the 13th round of the 2. SNL went to Bistrica against Tolmin. The two teams had only faced each other twice before, with Tolmin winning both times. However, based on this year’s results, it was the Štajerci who were seen as slight favorites, and they justified that role in the end.
Bistrica started the match very offensively. Aggressiveness and fast play were clearly the main tactics employed by Robert Pevnik for this game. The Štajerci capitalized on their first real opportunity in the 6th minute when the captain of Bistrica, Jaša Martinčič, found the net, and he scored a second goal in the 27th minute.
Just two minutes later, the home team scored a third goal, this time by Enej Marsetič. After half an hour of play, it seemed all but certain that the home side would win the match easily, but the guests from Tolmin quickly reduced the deficit. In the 32nd minute, Jakov Delibegović scored for the club from the Soča Valley, setting the halftime score.
Tolmin started the second half better, sensing a chance to further reduce the score or even equalize after the first-half goal. The guests managed to score their second goal of the match in the 78th minute when Vito Čilić brought the score down, giving Tolmin additional momentum. However, despite the high pressure on their opponent, they could not equalize.
In the final minute of stoppage time, a counterattack from Bistrica led to a foul in the visitors’ penalty area. Consequently, a penalty was awarded, which Martinčič converted, completing his hat trick and marking his tenth goal of the season, ensuring that the points remained in Slovenska Bistrica.
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Author: editorial Football Planet