Hajduk Split and Istra 1961 played out a 2-2 draw in the Croatian First Football League on Sunday evening. The result leaves the hosts third with 13 points from six games, while the visitors remain seventh on 6.
Rokas Pukstas opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Emil Frederiksen equalised for Istra just before the break. Hajduk regained the lead through Mladen Livaja in the 84th minute, but Daouda Ahmeti struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a point for the away side.
And here's the thing about the second half — Hajduk controlled territory but Istra showed organisation when it mattered. The hosts created more chances, yet the visitors were clinical in their response. Five yellow cards were shown after the interval, with D. Doumbia, M. Soticek, S. Miettinen, J. Cabello and A. Sutalo all booked.
Hajduk dominated possession at 61 per cent and registered 125 attacks compared to Istra's 81. The hosts had 14 shots on target with 7 on target, while the visitors managed just 2 on target from 6 attempts. Hajduk created one big chance, Istra two.
By then, neither side could find a winner despite the late urgency. Hajduk's run of five matches without defeat continues, while Istra have now drawn three of their six league games — a pattern that keeps them mid-table.