In Trbovlje, the third league premiere was attended by as many as 800 spectators! Izola was too strong for Rudar, Jan Andrejašič also played
Photo: NK Rudar Trbovlje
On Saturday, the 2024/25 season also kicked off in the 3. SNL, with one of the matches attracting a crowd of 800 spectators, which is as many as the total attendance for the top-flight games in Nova Gorica and Koper combined! In Trbovlje, it was once again proven that they have a strong passion for football, but Rudar was unable to capitalize on the enthusiastic support. Izola proved to be too strong of an opponent for the newcomer in the 3. SNL West, with the game ending 2:0 in favor of the guests from the Coast.
Izola took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from their top scorer last season, Aleksandar Gavrić, who is the older brother of Nemanja Gavrić, a midfielder for Radomlje. Izola sealed their victory in the 92nd minute with a second goal from Kris Pavič.
Rudar finished the match with one player less after Tilen Mlinar was sent off in the 94th minute due to two yellow cards. It is also worth noting that Jan Andrejašič, a former young Slovenian international who has previously played for Koper, Celje, Olimpija, Gorica, and Rogaška, played the entire match for the guests. This year, he decided to return closer to home. Although Rudar went home empty-handed this time, it seems that matches in this Zasavje city will be a very enjoyable addition to the third-division scene. And something that fans of many higher-tier clubs in Slovenia could look up to…
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Author: editorial Football Planet