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Korotan upsets Maribor in Slovenian Football Cup
In the Slovenian Football Cup, third-division side Korotan secured a sensational 2-1 victory over top-tier Maribor. Tin Jurić opened the scoring in the 31st minute, and although Tshipamba equalized for Maribor in the 56th minute, Nik Fasvald secured the win for Korotan with a penalty in the 78th minute. Korotan coach Tin Kuzma praised his team's tactical discipline and fearlessness following the win.
Maribor coach Darko Milanič expressed disappointment following the upset, describing the performance as unexpectedly poor and too slow. He noted that the team failed to create significant opportunities and suffered from a lack of competitive rhythm.
In other regional news, NK Bistrica showed strong form in the cup, highlighted by 19-year-old Tit Vezovišek scoring multiple goals, ahead of their upcoming local derby against Dravinja in the second league.
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Darko Milanič · Korotan · Maribor · NK Bistrica · NK Maribor · Nik Fasvald · Pivovarna Union Cup · Tin Kuzma
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tin Jurić scored the opening goal for Korotan in the 31st minute. e-koroska.si
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tshipamba scored the equalizer for Maribor in the 56th minute. e-koroska.si
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maribor's loss to the third-league side Korotan resulted in their elimination from the cup. e-koroska.si · www.24ur.com