The Hakers of Malonogometni klub Slatina (Slatina Futsal Club) ended their run in the round of 16 of the Croatian Futsal Cup with a defeat at Malonogometni klub Murter (Murter Futsal Club). The match was played on Friday, 30 October, with the hosts winning 8:5.
Murter had already built a lead of 5:0 by the 11th minute, effectively deciding the winner in the early stages of the contest. Slatina managed to reduce the deficit before the break with a goal from Felipe, but the home side’s advantage remained substantial.
In the second half, the Slatina players further reduced the gap to three goals, but a comeback was not possible. Matheus Felipe De Jesus Silva scored three goals and recorded two assists, while Čavić and Tunić also found the net for MNK Slatina. Felipe also won about eight free kicks during the match.
MNK Slatina highlighted their satisfaction with their players’ fighting spirit despite the loss. For Slatina, Nikšić (goalkeeper), Čavić, Dominik Bogati, Dorian Bogati, Tomić, Đorđević, Salaj Obrovac, Novaković, Felipe and Tunić featured.
MNK Slatina thus recorded another appearance in the round of 16 of the Croatian Cup. Next weekend, in the first matchday of the Second HMNL East this season, MNK Brod 035 will host the Slatina players in front of their fans at the Sportska dvorana Srednje škole Marka Marulića (Marko Marulić Secondary School Sports Hall). It is worth noting that MNK Slatina won the title in the Second HMNL East last year and competed in the qualifiers for the First HMNL.
