Benfica win in Arouca reverberates across Europe as Franjo Ivanovic hailed | OneFootball

Benfica’s hard-fought win away to Arouca drew headlines across Europe, particularly in Croatia, with Franjo Ivanovic widely highlighted as the match winner.

Rijeka Danas reported he was given a standing ovation after scoring the goal that secured three points, adding that supporters in the stands reacted with notable fervour.

The report said travelling Benfica fans applauded as loudly as his team-mates, who led him towards the stands after the goal.

It also described Ivanovic as an impact substitute, noting he had tilted the previous round’s Clássico as well.

This season the Croatian forward has played 35 competitive matches for Benfica, 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the Champions League, four in the Taça de Portugal and two in the Taça da Liga. Across 1,169 minutes he has six goals and two assists, and is valued at 20 million euros.

Source: Glorioso 1904