Hajduk eye semi spot
Wednesday, March 5, 2003
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HNK Hajduk Split are on the verge of reaching the Croatian Cup semi-finals after a 3-1 away win.
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Early goals
Hajduk were quickly into their stride, and led 3-0 after just 18 minutes. Darko Miladin opened the scoring after eleven minutes with a 20-metre shot from Dario Srna's pass, before Srna added a second five minutes later and Mato Neretljak made it three after a goalmouth scramble.
Stalled comeback
Cibalia pulled a goal back when Mladen Bartolovic converted a 20th-minute penalty after Domagoj Abramovià had been brought down. However, Hajduk will be confident of progressing after the second leg, which will be played on 19 March.
Home win
NK Varteks were also winners, with a 3-2 home success against NK Pomorac. Elsewhere, NK Osijek were held to a goalless draw at home by second-division side NK Uljanik Pula.
Late equaliser
Holders NK Zagreb secured a 1-1 draw at NK Kamen Ingrad Velika. The home side took the lead on 22 minutes through Tonci Zilic, but Tomislav Kralj equalised for Zagreb two minutes before the final whistle.
