NK Slaven Belupo 3:5 Paksi FC — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Paksi FC edged NK Slaven Belupo 5-3 in a wild Club Friendly Games encounter, with Lucas Fernandes Dos Passos the standout player despite playing for the losing side, setting up a meeting with Austria Wien next. The eight-goal thriller was decided by Paksi's ruthless finishing, as they struck three times before the break and twice after it.

The match exploded into life early when Paksi took the lead inside eleven minutes, only for Ivan Cvetko to level for Slaven Belupo five minutes later. Paksi responded instantly, retaking the lead within sixty seconds, and then added a third just before half-time to seize control. Slaven Belupo clawed one back on 67 minutes, but Paksi struck twice more in the 71st and 74th minutes to make it 5-2, before a late Slaven Belupo consolation on 84 minutes completed the scoring.

On the numbers, Slaven Belupo edged possession with 54% to Paksi's 46% and shared corners at six apiece, yet they were outscored heavily, underlining that Paksi were far more clinical in front of goal. Lucas Fernandes Dos Passos earned a 7/10 rating as Slaven Belupo's top performer, though he did not score. Paksi FC now face Austria Wien on 17 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of NK Slaven Belupo vs Paksi FC?

NK Slaven Belupo 3-5 Paksi FC (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ivan Cvetko (16') for NK Slaven Belupo.