VIDEO Hajduk shocks Rakow in the first minute: Raci scores, VAR overturns referee's decision

Hajduk secured a dramatic early lead against Rakow in the first minute of their crucial Conference League qualifier. The Croatian team's aggressive start paid off when Ron Raci headed home a goal from a corner kick, putting them ahead in the second leg after a 2-2 draw in Split.

The initial jubilation was short-lived as the referee disallowed the goal, citing a foul on the Rakow goalkeeper. However, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervened, prompting a review of the play. After scrutinizing the footage, the decision was reversed, and the goal was rightfully awarded, much to the delight of the Hajduk players and staff.

Slow-motion replays indicated that the Rakow goalkeeper misjudged the flight of the ball and lost his balance without significant contact from Raci. This crucial decision shifted the momentum and the atmosphere at the stadium in Poland.

With this early goal, Hajduk now holds an advantage that propels them towards the group stage of the Conference League. Rakow, facing a deficit, must now respond, while Hajduk has achieved the desired scenario before the match even truly began. The game, however, is far from over, with significant time remaining for both sides to influence the outcome.