HNK Sibenik beat NK Istra 1961, 3x4, on Saturday, in a game related to matchweek 16 of Croatia League. In this competition, both teams came from a defeat. Marin Jakolis was decisive with 2 goals.
Marin Jakolis opened the score after 38 minutes. In the 44th minute, Luka Marin struck for NK Istra 1961, laid on by Mateo Lisica.
With 59 minutes on the clock, Dion Beljo advanced to the penalty, but Lovre Rogic defended. In the 61st minute, Ivan Delic scored the second goal for HNK Sibenik, assisted by Antonio Jakoliš. After 72 minutes, Josip Belamaric's team increased their lead with a goal from Ivan Delic. With this strike, Ivan Delic reached 5th goals for the season. With 82 minutes on the clock, Dion Beljo struck the second goal for Gonzalo García's team, assisted by Robert Miskovic. After 87 minutes, midfielder fired home for Pula's team, laid on by Luka Marin. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Marin Jakolis wrapped things up, assisted by Antonio Jakoliš.
After the result HNK Sibenik are 7th in the table, with 18 points, while NK Istra 1961 sit 8th place, with 15 points. Next up, Josip Belamaric's team will play at home against Dinamo Zagreb. Meanwhile, Gonzalo García's team will play away against Hajduk Split.
| NK Istra 1961 | HNK Sibenik | |||
| 7 | 7 | Shots | 4 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 6 | Ball steals | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 63 | Total Passes | 33 | 8 |
| 7 | 48 | Passes Completed | 22 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
4 | Fouls Committed | 4 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 7 | 7 |
