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Hajduk legends secure dramatic 2-1 victory for Dubrovik over Cibalia, locking

8 articles | Updated 14h ago | Created 19h ago
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In a stunning turnaround that has pushed them onto the brink of entering Croatia's top tier after three consecutive losses by their rivals, former Dinamo Zagreb striker Balic scored an 89th-minute winner alongside veteran Caktas for Dubrovik (Dugopolje) to defeat Cibalia.

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    Dugopolje achieved a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Cibalia with the final score of 2-1.
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    Former Hajduk players Caktas and Balic scored decisive goals, including an equalizer in stoppage time that secured Dugopolje's place on top of the table at first glance before being overtaken by a late goal from Cibala (Note: The text says 'drugo mjesto' which implies second place was *secured* or reached due to this win contextually, though later headlines imply they knocked them out).
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    The victory is seen as historic for Dugopolje fans who dream of entering the HNL.
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    Cibalia suffered a third consecutive loss and has been pushed further away from promotion contention.
[Mar 14, 20:35] Article published stating Dugopolje defeated Cibania with Caktas and Balic scoring for the big victory (Index.hr).
[Mar 14, 19:47] Headline states former Hajduk players scored one goal each to bring Dugopolje on the verge of SHNL promotion.