Lincoln Red Imps 1-0 Hajduk Split: Late Own… (1-0)

Lincoln Red Imps 1-0 Hajduk Split: Late Own Goal Stuns Croatian Giants | UEFA Conference League Report

Lincoln Red Imps produced a stunning 1-0 victory over Hajduk Split at the Europa Point Stadium, with Dennis Hadžikadunić's late own goal sealing a famous win. According to ARENA LIVE, it was a smash-and-grab result in the UEFA Conference League for the hosts, who defended heroically and punished Hajduk Split's profligacy in front of goal.

Key Moments:

29' - Christian Rutjens (Yellow Card): A booking for the Lincoln defender.
49' - Kike Gómez (Yellow Card): A booking for the Lincoln striker.
58' - Marin Šotiček (Yellow Card): A booking for the Hajduk Split winger.
61' - Lincoln Change: Facundo Álvarez replaced Julliani Eersteling.
63' - Abdoulie Sanyang (Yellow Card): A booking for the Hajduk Split winger.
68' - Hajduk Split Double Change: Dario Marešić and Carlos Martín replaced Alec Van Hoorenbeeck and Michele Šego.
75' - Hajduk Split Change: Marko Livaja replaced Dalisson de Almeida.
78' - Graeme Torrilla (Yellow Card): A booking for the Lincoln midfielder.
81' - Lincoln Double Change: Álvaro Romero and Mula replaced Manu Toledano and Toni.
86' - Hajduk Split Triple Change: Adam Huram, Andjelo Šutalo and Yussef Flalhi Idrissi replaced Marin Šotiček, Abdoulie Sanyang and Kike Gómez.
86' - Lincoln Change: Joe replaced Gabri Cardozo.
89' - Dennis Hadžikadunić (Own Goal): Lincoln took the lead through Hadžikadunić's own goal.
90'+5 - Mathieu Acapandié (Yellow Card): A booking for the Hajduk Split defender.
90'+7 - Dario Marešić (Yellow Card): A late booking for the Hajduk Split defender.

Hankins the Hero: Jaylan Hankins was the hero for Lincoln, keeping a clean sheet and earning a match rating of 8.0. Christian Rutjens (7.5) and Mandi (7.5) were also outstanding as Lincoln generated 0.16 xG from five shots, with none on target and just 34% possession — yet somehow found a way to win.

Hajduk Split's Horror Show: Mathieu Acapandié was the best of a frustrated Hajduk Split side, earning a match rating of 7.7, while Khalil Fayad (7.4) and Marin Šotiček (7.3) also featured. Hajduk Split generated 1.37 xG from 15 shots, with only one on target and 66% possession, but were undone by their wastefulness and Hadžikadunić's late own goal.

Coaches:

Lincoln Red Imps: Juanma Pavon
Hajduk Split: Gonzalo García

Unavailable Players:

Lincoln Red Imps: None
Hajduk Split: Leander Dendoncker (injury), Adrion Pajaziti (injury), Ivica Ivušić (injury), Roko Brajković (injury)

Match Details:

Competition: UEFA Conference League - Matchday 3
Venue: Europa Point Stadium, Gibraltar
Referee: Patryk Gryckiewicz
Attendance: Capacity 2,000

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