Home team Shots on target 12

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 8

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 11

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Goalkeeper saves 5

Away team Goalkeeper saves 10

In an electrifying competition of the HNL on February 17th, HNK Rijeka faced off NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, with HNK Rijeka securing a decisive victory. The conclusion is evident with a scoreline of 4 goals to nil favoring the home team.

HNK Rijeka showcased impeccable performance and indeed took full advantage of their home ground. They managed to get 12 shots on target out of 20 attempts, which suggests their offensive quality was superior thoroughly. In contrast, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb struggled to put the ball in goal-threatening areas, with only 3 shots on target from 9 tries.

One of the significant factors that impacted the result was HNK Rijeka's efficient finishing. 4 goals from 12 shots on target indicate a remarkable conversion rate. In contrast, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb was unable to capitalize on the few opportunities they created.

Interestingly, NK Lokomotiva’s goalkeeper had to step up, making 10 saves compared to HNK Rijeka’s goalkeeper who only faced action 5 times and managed to keep a clean sheet.

Despite having only two more fouls, HNK Rijeka managed to keep the game under control and even though the game saw no cards, it was by no means devoid of physical challenges. Both teams made the maximum of 3 substitutions, implying tactical adjustments played a crucial role.

HNK Rijeka also demonstrated superiority in strategic areas, winning 6 corner kicks as opposed to NK Lokomotiva’s 4. This undeniable control over dead-ball situations certainly played a pivotal role in HNK Rijeka’s victory. The home team was caught offside twice while the away team was caught once; indicating a closely fought midfield battle.

In the end, the stats and match data clearly indicate that the consistent attacks and persistent pressure exerted by HNK Rijeka paid off, and their disciplined and concentrated defense ensured the triumph over NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.

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