Hajduk Split Dominates Omladinac Gornja Vrba 6-0 in Croatian Cup Round of 16
Hajduk Split delivered a commanding performance in the Croatian Cup round of 16, defeating Omladinac Gornja Vrba 6-0 at Stadion Stanko Vlainić-Dida in Slavonski Brod on Wednesday evening. The victory secured Hajduk’s passage to the quarterfinals and extended their winning streak in the competition to 11 consecutive matches.
The match, played before approximately 5,000 spectators, began with Hajduk asserting control early. Marko Livaja opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a well-taken finish, setting the tone for what would develop into a dominant display by the Split side.
Hajduk continued to build their lead before halftime. Ivan Dolček added a second goal in the 43rd minute, followed by Emir Sahiti’s strike in second-half stoppage time of the first period (45+2) to make it 3-0 at the break.
The second half saw Hajduk maintain their pressure. Tino Blaž Lauš scored in the 53rd minute to extend the lead to 4-0. Yassine Benrahou then netted twice in quick succession, scoring in the 58th and 64th minutes to complete the 6-0 victory.
According to match reports, Hajduk did not concede a single shot on target throughout the contest, highlighting their defensive solidity alongside their attacking prowess. The result marked Hajduk’s largest margin of victory in the competition this season.
The victory was particularly notable given the circumstances surrounding Hajduk’s coaching staff. Head coach Ivan Leko was serving a suspension for the match, meaning assistant coach Adnan Čustović led the team from the technical area. Despite the absence of their head coach, Hajduk executed their game plan effectively.
Omladinac Gornja Vrba, who compete in the fifth tier of Croatian football (the Međužupanijska liga Slavonski Brod-Požega), faced a significant step up in competition against the Croatian Football League side. The match represented a David versus Goliath scenario, with Hajduk ultimately proving too strong for their lower-division opponents.
This result continues Hajduk’s strong recent form in the Croatian Cup. The club has won the trophy in each of the last two seasons and entered this match as heavy favorites, a status they fulfilled with a comprehensive performance.
The goalscorers for Hajduk were:
- Marko Livaja (16′)
- Ivan Dolček (43′)
- Emir Sahiti (45+2′)
- Tino Blaž Lauš (53′)
- Yassine Benrahou (58′, 64′)
With the victory, Hajduk advances to face either Jadran Luka Ploče or Belišce in the quarterfinals, depending on the outcome of their respective round of 16 tie. The draw for the quarterfinals has not yet been made.
The attendance of approximately 5,000 spectators at Stadion Stanko Vlainić-Dida represented a significant crowd for a fifth-tier club’s home match, underscoring the interest generated by Hajduk’s visit to Slavonski Brod.
Hajduk will now turn their attention to league competition as they continue their campaign in the Croatian Football League. The club currently sits in third place in the HNL standings following the 2023-24 season.
For continued coverage of Hajduk Split’s Croatian Cup journey and other football developments, stay tuned to Archysport for verified updates and analysis.
What’s next for Hajduk Split? The club awaits the quarterfinal draw to learn their next opponent in the Croatian Cup, with the hope of extending their winning run and lifting the trophy for a third consecutive season.
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