Hajduk Split equalised 1-1 against Slaven Belupo in the 22nd minute when Dalisson headed home from Bamba's assist, but the goal was disallowed for Šego's offside position. The match kicked off at 20:00 at Poljud in Split, with Hajduk coming into the game after four consecutive league wins in the SuperSport HNL. After six rounds, Gonzalo García's side has 13 points and sits second, two points behind leaders Osijek. Slaven Belupo had won 2:1 against Lokomotiva in the previous round under new coach Silvijo Čabraja, following a season-opening loss to Vardarac.
Dalisson arrived at the ball in the 22nd minute after a cross from the right flank by Bamba and headed it precisely into the net, but the assistant referee flagged for offside as Šego, who had altered the ball's trajectory before the finish, was in an illegal position. Referee Patrik Pavlešić from Duga Resa confirmed the decision after a VAR check, and Slaven held onto the lead they had established earlier in the first half.
Hajduk's starting XI included Silić, Acapandie, Raci, Marešić, Hrgović, Del Moral, Pajaziti, Dalisson, Šotiček, Bamba and Šego, with García making only one change from the side that defeated Rudeš 4:0 in the previous round. Pajaziti returned to the starting lineup after missing the Rudeš match due to a groin issue, while Etika Brrutija moved to the bench. Ivušić remained out with an undisclosed injury, and Roko was available for selection.
Slaven Belupo's coach said: "The opponent is in good rhythm, they have had good results, they play well, but there is no reason for us to go in with a white flag." Gonzalo García added: "The players got a day off. The mood in the squad is good." Both coaches emphasized the team's good physical and mental state ahead of the upcoming fixture.
Pajaziti received a yellow card in the 34th minute for a foul in midfield, and Išasegi was cautioned in the 58th minute for breaking up a Slaven Belupo attack. The match was broadcast live on MAXSport 1, with Slaven Belupo lining up with Sentić, Kovačić, Božić, Grgić, Išasegi, Adeshina, Bošnjak, Mažar, Mitrović, Dabro and Nestorovski.
Hajduk have scored 15 goals and conceded just five in their last five wins (WWWWW), giving them a +10 goal difference. Their last result was a 0:2 win over Vardarac on September 8, and their next fixture is away to Rijeka on September 19, who currently sit fifth in the table. The squad will continue preparing for this key match in the title race.
