Rudeš crushes Lokomotiva with four goals in a thrilling 4-1 victory

Rudeš achieved their maiden victory in the Croatian First Football League, decisively beating Lokomotiva 4-1 in a dramatic match. This win marks a significant turnaround for the newly promoted team after suffering three consecutive defeats at the start of the season.

The game took a crucial turn in the 22nd minute when Lokomotiva's player Belcar was sent off after receiving his second yellow card. Rudeš capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Noa Skoko opening the scoring in the 29th minute. Lokomotiva managed to equalize through Dušan Vuković in the 40th minute, heading into halftime with the score tied at 1-1.

However, Rudeš dominated the second half. Xavier Cabrita Fernandez put them back in the lead in the 54th minute, followed by goals from Josip Bralić in the 58th and Ivan Đorić in the 65th minute, sealing a comprehensive 4-1 victory. This result contrasts sharply with Lokomotiva's strong start to the season, which saw them win their first two matches before suffering two consecutive losses.

The match saw several key moments, including an early chance for Rudeš and a disallowed goal for Lokomotiva due to offside. Rudeš also hit the woodwork before Lokomotiva's equalizer. Despite the setbacks, Rudeš maintained control after halftime, securing a much-needed three points and their first league win.