In the HNL match between HNK Rijeka and NK Slaven Belupo on 25 February 2023, NK Slaven Belupo emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. A significant factor in this outcome was the solitary goal scored early in the second half by NK Slaven Belupo. It is crucial to highlight that despite HNK Rijeka having a notable advantage in offensive efforts, with 8 corner kicks compared to only 1 by NK Slaven Belupo, they failed to capitalize on these opportunities, which ultimately cost them the game.

Fouls and disciplinary actions played a prominent role in the dynamics of this match. HNK Rijeka committed fewer fouls (14) compared to NK Slaven Belupo's 20. However, the home team received an equal number of yellow cards (2) and also suffered two pivotal red cards, severely impairing their ability to mount an effective response. In contrast, NK Slaven Belupo, while more fouls resulted in three yellow cards, managed to avoid any red cards, maintaining their numerical advantage throughout the game.

Subsequent tactical moves and substitutions were vital. NK Slaven Belupo's strategy focused on maintaining a disciplined defense, proven by HNK Rijeka's inability to score despite putting the opposition under pressure with more corners and offensive plays. NK Slaven Belupo, despite a relatively lower number of attacking actions, managed to make their lone goal opportunity count. Their ability to stay onside (with no offsides) compared to HNK Rijeka's two offsides further reflects their tactical discipline and offensive efficiency.

Overall, NK Slaven Belupo's resilience and effective management of their defensive resources, contrasted with HNK Rijeka's failure to convert their attacking opportunities and critical disciplinary lapses, were the determining factors in this match's outcome.

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