At the Rujevica Stadium, the atmosphere was tense as Rijeka and Hajduk met in this crucial derby. This match carried additional weight, as both teams sought an opportunity to prove themselves. In the end, Rijeka walked away with much-deserved points after finishing 1-1.

In the first half, Rijeka dominated possession. Dominik Thaqi opened the scoring in the 34th minute following a brilliant pass from S. Cletus. This moment lifted the spirits of the fans, and the south stand erupted with joy. However, Hajduk managed to get back into the game, equalizing in the 60th minute.

Rijeka tried to regain control, and Josip Jurcevic was key in maintaining the score. His confidence in goal was evident. This result further motivated the team for the remainder of the season, and the coach expressed satisfaction with their performance.

With upcoming matches ahead, Rijeka will need to capitalize on this momentum. This point gained solidified their stance going into further challenges in the HNL.