Hajduk Split edges past Raków in Conference League thriller

Raków Częstochowa faced an uphill battle from the opening minute when Rijad Raçi gave HNK Hajduk Split an immediate lead. The hosts clawed back into the contest through Marko Emreli's strike in the second half, but Marko Diaby's penalty conversion in the 61st minute appeared to have turned the tide in their favour.

Marko Šego levelled affairs for the visitors in the 66th minute, setting up a tense finale. Emreli restored Raków's advantage with a dramatic 88th-minute goal to make it Raków Częstochowa 2-2 HNK Hajduk Split heading into the closing stages. Five minutes of stoppage time could not separate the teams, forcing the match into extra time.

The decisive moment came late in the additional period when Rokas Pukštas struck in the 94th minute to secure a 2-3 away victory for Split. The goal ensured HNK Hajduk Split progressed from the playoff round with a hard-fought win earned through character and composure when it mattered most. Raków's Emreli received a yellow card in the 89th minute, while García of the visitors was cautioned in the 100th minute during the frantic finale.