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The famous Belupo in the second half broke the engine
Croatia⚽ Sports9/6/2026

The famous Belupo in the second half broke the engine

In a match of the sixth round of the Croatian First Football League (HNL), Slaven Belupo defeated Lokomotiva Zagreb 2-1 after a scoreless first half. The goals were scored by Dominik Kovačić in the 48th minute and Ilija Nestorovski in the 53rd minute for Slaven Belupo, while Noel Đurković scored for Lokomotiva in the 83rd minute. This was the fourth consecutive league loss for Lokomotiva. Both teams now have six points each and are tied in seventh and eighth place. Lokomotiva had a strong start but failed to capitalize on early chances, while Slaven Belupo took control in the second half. Meanwhile, Hajduk Split secured their fourth consecutive league win with a 4-0 victory over Ruděš in Velika Gorica, moving them to the top of the table with 13 points.

Slaven Belupo has defeated NK Lokomotiva 2-1 in a thrilling match of the sixth round of the Supersport HNL, marking a successful debut for new coach Silvijo Ĉabraja. The game took place at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, with goals scored by Dominik Kovačić and Ilija Nestorovski for Slaven, and Noel Đurković for Lokomotiva. Both teams entered the match in poor form, with Slaven having earned just three points from five games and sitting ninth in the league table. This result marks a turning point for the club after their previous manager, Mario Gregurina, was sacked following a defeat against Osijek. The match started evenly, with Lokomotiva showing more attacking intent early on. However, the momentum shifted quickly as Slaven took control of the game. In the 48th minute, Kovačić capitalized on a cross from Mitrović to score the opening goal. Just five minutes later, Nestorovski added a second for Slaven, scoring from close range after a corner. Lokomotiva responded late in the second half, with Đurković equalizing in the 87th minute following a long-range shot from Triantafyllou, which was saved by goalkeeper Josip Sentić before Đurković converted the rebound. Both coaches gave their assessments after the match. Ĉabraja praised his players for exceeding expectations, stating, “I am satisfied with the players and their attitude towards work. They did everything we agreed upon and even more.” He acknowledged Lokomotiva’s efforts but felt his team played better overall. On the other hand, Lokomotiva’s coach Nikica Jelavić admitted his team had not deserved to lose, saying, “We didn’t deserve to lose. We had chances, but they weren’t rewarded.” The victory leaves both teams tied on six points, with Slaven placed seventh and Lokomotiva eighth in the standings. Despite the loss, Lokomotiva remains ahead of several other clubs due to its head-to-head record. Meanwhile, Slaven continues to struggle in the league, though this win offers hope for improvement under Ĉabraja. Other matches in the sixth round saw Hajduk Split secure a 4-0 victory over Rudeš in Velika Gorica, moving them to the top of the table with 13 points. Varaždin and Istra 1961 drew 0-0, while Dinamo Zagreb narrowly beat Goričan 1-0 at home. Rijeka dominated Osijek 4-1 in a derby, further strengthening their position in the league.

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Silvio Chabraias debut against his former club at Belupa Celebrated; see goals

Silvijo Čabraja made his debut as the new coach of Slaven Belupo, leading them to a victory against their former club Lokomotiva. The match saw Slaven Belupo take control after halftime, scoring two goals through Mitrović and Nestorovski. Lokomotiva managed to reduce the deficit late in the game with a goal by Đurković, but they were unable to equalize. Both teams ended the match with six points each, placing them seventh and eighth in the league standings.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on a football match between two clubs, discussing the performance of players and coaches without any political commentary or framing. There is no mention of political figures, policies, or controversial issues.

Why factuality (95): The article accurately reports the match result, scoring timeline, and team standings. It provides precise details including the scoreline (2:1), goal scorers, and the context of the match being the debut for Silvijo Čabraja. All facts align with the cross-source consensus.

Why objectivity (85): The article remains largely neutral but slightly highlights Slaven's victory by mentioning their poor start to the season and the change in coaching staff. It presents both teams' performances without overt bias.

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The famous Belupo in the second half broke the engine

In a match of the sixth round of the Croatian First Football League (HNL), Slaven Belupo defeated Lokomotiva Zagreb 2-1 after a scoreless first half. The goals were scored by Dominik Kovačić in the 48th minute and Ilija Nestorovski in the 53rd minute for Slaven Belupo, while Noel Đurković scored for Lokomotiva in the 83rd minute. This was the fourth consecutive league loss for Lokomotiva. Both teams now have six points each and are tied in seventh and eighth place. Lokomotiva had a strong start but failed to capitalize on early chances, while Slaven Belupo took control in the second half. Meanwhile, Hajduk Split secured their fourth consecutive league win with a 4-0 victory over Ruděš in Velika Gorica, moving them to the top of the table with 13 points.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a football match between two Croatian clubs, focusing on the game's progression, scoring, and league standings. There is no political content, framing, or bias detectable in the report. It is purely sports-related and neutral in tone.

Why factuality (90): The article accurately describes the match result, scoring timeline, and positions of both teams in the league table. It includes correct details such as the scoreline (2:1), goal scorers, and the timing of the goals. The information matches the cross-source consensus.

Why objectivity (75): The article has a slight bias toward Slaven Belupo by emphasizing their new coach's success over his former club. It also uses phrases like 'poveo svoju momčad i upisao pobjedu' which may imply a positive view of Slaven's performance.

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Congratulations to my players, they've done more than we agreed.

In a match between Slaven Belupo and Lokomotiva in the 6th round of the SuperSport HNL, Slaven Belupo won 2-1. Goals were scored by Dominik Kovačić and Ilija Nestorovski for Slaven, while Noel Đurković scored for Lokomotiva. Both coaches commented on the game. Slaven Belupo's coach, Silvijo Čabraja, praised his players' performance and their commitment to work, stating they did more than agreed upon. Lokomotiva's coach, Nikica Jelavić, expressed disappointment with the loss, noting that the team had chances but failed to capitalize.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports match and the subsequent comments from both coaches. It presents the outcomes and perspectives of both teams without taking a clear ideological stance. The language remains neutral, focusing on the game itself rather than any political or ideological framing.

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports the match outcome, goalscorers, and quotes from both coaches. It provides specific details like the scoreline (2:1), goal scorers (Dominik Kovačić, Ilija Nestorovski, Noel Đurković), and the half-time score (0:0). The quotes from Čabraja and Jelavić align with the cros

Why objectivity (80): The article maintains a neutral tone by presenting both teams' perspectives through their coaches' statements. However, it slightly emphasizes Slaven's victory by starting with 'Čestitam svojim igračima,' which may subtly favor Slaven.

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Celebrity defeated Locomotive in the debut of Silvio Chabraia

In a match between Slaven Belupo and Lokomotiva in the 6th round of the Supersport HNL, Slaven Belupo won 2-1. Goals were scored by Dominik Kovačić and Ilija Nestorovski for Slaven, while Noel Đurković scored for Lokomotiva. Both teams entered the game in poor form, with Slaven having only three points after five matches and changing coaches after a loss in Osijek. The match saw Slaven taking control early, scoring twice within ten minutes, but Lokomotiva managed to reduce the deficit in the final moments. Despite the win, Slaven remains eighth in the league table with six points, while Lokomotiva holds a slight advantage.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a straightforward sports report without any overt political charge or ideological framing. It focuses solely on the match outcome, player performances, and team standings, without commentary on broader social or political issues.

Why factuality (85): The article provides a detailed account of a football match between Slaven Belupo and Lokomotiva, including scores, goalscorers, and team performances. It aligns with typical sports reporting conventions and matches the cross-source consensus regarding the outcome and key events of the game. However

Why objectivity (70): The article presents the match results and events in a generally neutral manner but uses emotionally charged language like 'slomio Lokomotivu u pet minuta' (broke Lokomotiva in five minutes), which emphasizes the dominance of Slaven Belupo. This can be seen as slightly biased towards the home team.

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