The Domžale spark had a short-lived effect: Maribor strolled to a comfortable victory against the yellow family in front of 5,500 spectators
Photo: Žan Pak
Maribor quickly returned to the winning path after the draw with Rogaška. Supported by 5500 spectators in Ljudski vrt, the Purples faced Domžale. Despite defeating the leading Celje in the previous round, Domžale were quite helpless in the Styrian capital, and Maribor celebrated a convincing 3-0 victory.
When, in the 32nd minute, Jošt Pišek scored a masterful goal from the edge of the penalty area, many might have thought that the Purples were in for a tough match. However, Maribor also had some luck. Well, luck… Domžale’s goal did not count. And rightly so. In the action leading to the masterpiece, the ball had already crossed the touchline. VAR confirmed this, and the goal was disallowed. Then Maribor took control.
In the 35th minute, Maribor executed a superb team play initiated by Jan Repas, continued by Pijus Širvijus, and finished with a brilliant reception and an even better conclusion by Hillal Soudani. Before the end of the first half (42), Arnel Jakupović also found the net, capitalizing on Maks Barišić‘s assist, marking his eleventh goal of the season. He is now the league’s top scorer.
Maribor sealed the victory in the 79th minute with a second goal from Soudani, who took advantage of Marko Božić‘s skillful dribbling and sealed the fate of the visitors from the Ljubljana basin.
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