HNK Rijeka 4, Mladost Zdralovi 1

RIJEKA, Croatia (Interstat) — First-tier powerhouse HNK Rijeka delivered a dominant second-half performance to overpower lower-division host NK Mladost Ždralovi 4-1 in the Croatian Cup on Wednesday, advancing decisively in the tournament despite a shocking early deficit. The match, played at Igralište NK Mladost in Ždralovi, dramatically defied pregame statistical projections. Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a narrow 1-0 victory for Rijeka, while its ELO system gave the home side a 64.8 percent probability to win. Instead, Rijeka showcased its quality with four unanswered goals after halftime. The cup tie turned on its head just five minutes into the contest… Read more...