The final round of the 2nd SNL will be infernal: Primorje has taken the lead, and to secure a spot in the 1st SNL, it will have to defeat Tabor, who will be playing for survival
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What a drama, what an incredible drama! 2. SNL will be decided only in the final round, which will answer three key questions: who will directly advance to the Prva liga Telemach, who will go to the additional qualifiers for promotion to the 1st SNL, and who will be relegated to the 3. SNL alongside Fužinar.
Before the final 90 minutes, the main prize is already held by Primorje. The Ajdovci took full advantage of the shocking defeat of the previously leading Nafta, who fell to Dekani. Primorje didn’t falter. They convincingly defeated Triglav from Kranj at home and jumped to the top of the table. The red-blacks have a one-point lead over Nafta.
But it’s also important to note: Primorje will be visiting Sežana in the final round, where Tabor will play for all or nothing. Last season’s top league club does not hold its fate in its hands, tied in points with Ilirija and trailing Krka by one point. In any case, they will need a win to secure survival, currently sitting in a position that leads to the 3rd SNL. Even if they achieve it, it may not be enough. But if they do, will Primorje… gamble away the elite? We shall see! But the fact is, we’re in for a truly dramatic final 90 minutes of the extraordinary 2023/24 season.
In addition, it’s interesting to note that in the final round, as many as 5 clubs are entering with at least a theoretical chance of relegation from the 2nd SNL! Besides Tabor, Krka, Dravinja, Ilirija, and Bilje are also at risk! As for the battle for the 1st SNL, only Primorje or Nafta (who will play at home against Dravinja in the final round) can directly advance, while Gorica will also play against Beltinci at 20:15 to stay in the game for at least the additional qualifiers, alongside the mentioned clubs.
As for Sunday’s events in the 2nd SNL, let’s list them: Primorje convincingly defeated Triglav 4-0 at home amidst great atmosphere, Ilirija only managed a draw with Tolmin (1-1), even though they desperately needed a win, and Dravinja and Rudar Velenje ended with a goalless draw. Before approximately 1000 spectators, Primorje’s goals against Triglav were scored by Luka Šimunović (42, own goal), Goncalo Agrelos (45), Miha Dobnikar (59), and Matic Zavnik (62). The match ended with Kranjčani having one player less, as Mark Čeh was sent off in the 53rd minute. Ilirija took the lead against Tolmin through Dejan Maksimović in the 20th minute, while Tolmin secured a point for definitive or even theoretical survival in the 2nd SNL with a goal from Rene Prodanović from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute.
Matches of the final round of the 2nd SNL (Sunday at 15:00): Tabor – Primorje, Rudar Velenje – Krka, Tolmin – Gorica, Nafta – Dravinja, Triglav – Jadran, Brinje Grosuplje – Ilirija, Bilje – Bistrica, Beltinci – Fužinar.
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Author: editorial Football Planet