In this HNL match held on the 24th of November 2023, the home team NK Lokomotiva Zagreb faced off against the away team NK Slaven Belupo. Despite playing at their home ground, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb was unable to leverage their advantage and succumbed to a 3-1 defeat by NK Slaven Belupo.

The game proved to be a tale of efficiency. NK Slaven Belupo took full advantage of their opportunities, scoring three goals from limited attempts, while Lokomotiva Zagreb struggled to convert their possession and opportunities into goals. Their efficiency was evident in the corner kick statistics - while Lokomotiva had 11 corner kicks, they could only manage to score one goal in total. On the other hand, Slaven Belupo had comparably fewer corner kicks (3 in total) but scored three times as much.

The first half was action-packed with both teams scoring their initial goals. NK Slaven Belupo struck first at 13:57, only to be equaled by Lokomotiva at 23:30. However, Slaven Belupo took the lead again at 38:02, ending the first half on a high.

The game had its fair share of disciplinary actions. NK Slaven Belupo accumulated a total of four yellow cards, two less than Lokomotiva's two. Cards issued in the second half at 56:23 and 1:28:00 to Lokomotiva suggest they may have become desperate as the game progressed, especially after conceding another goal at 1:32:43. In comparison, Slaven Belupo displayed a rather disciplined performance, considering their limited possession. Despite receiving two yellow cards in the second half at 1:21:26 and 1:27:58, they managed to maintain their performance and leverage their lead.

In conclusion, this game was all about capitalizing on opportunities. NK Slaven Belupo showcased how effective they can be in situations where they don't necessarily dominate possession. Their tactical prowess, combined with superior discipline, allowed them to take their chances and emerge as victors in a match intensely fought and filled with plenty of action.

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