The match between Rata from Kuna and Grk from Potomje in the Second County League of Dubrovnik-Neretva on Sunday was marked by a 2-1 victory for Rata. However, the celebration of their hard-fought victory was marred by a mass brawl at the end of the first half. A video posted by HNK Grk on Facebook revealed an attack by the visiting team, resulting in chaos on the field.
The incident led to a red card for Dario Totić, a local striker, and a second yellow card for a player from Grk. The visiting club accused the officials of bias and unfair treatment while the home team celebrated their victory with graciousness and maturity. They emphasized the importance of respecting opponents and maintaining fair play in sports and life.
HNK Grk’s Facebook post captured the altercation and criticized officials for making unfair decisions and called out the behavior of Rata’s security commissioner. Rata responded with an appeal to sportsmanship and urged everyone to be gracious in both victory and defeat. Both teams shared their perspectives on social media, highlighting the need for maturity and fair play in competitive sports.