NK Slaven Belupo has advanced to the semifinals of the Croatian Football Cup after a thrilling match against Lokomotiva, winning 4-2 in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1.

How did the match go?

The match was very even, with both teams having their chances. Lokomotiva took the lead with a goal by Dimitrije Kamenović in the 33rd minute, but Slaven Belupo equalized with a goal by Alen Grgić in the 51st minute.

What decided the match?

The match was decided in the penalty shootout, where Slaven Belupo showed great concentration and won 4-2. | Player | Club | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | Ilija Nestorovski | Slaven Belupo | Scored | | Ljuban Crepulja | Slaven Belupo | Scored | | Alen Grgić | Slaven Belupo | Scored | | Tomislav Božić | Slaven Belupo | Scored | | Ivan Čubelić | Slaven Belupo | Missed |

Current situation

Currently, NK Slaven Belupo is in 7th place in the HNL, with 41 points, 10 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses. | Category | Statistics | | --- | --- | | Position | 7th | | Points | 41 | | Wins | 10 | | Draws | 11 | | Losses | 15 | | Goals | 46 | | Conceded goals | 61 | | Goal difference | -15 |

Conclusion

NK Slaven Belupo showed great fighting spirit and concentration in the match against Lokomotiva and managed to advance to the semifinals of the Croatian Football Cup. Currently, they are in 7th place in the HNL, with 41 points and the goal of climbing to a higher position.