HNL · Matchday 1: NK Osijek beat HNK Gorica 2-0. The match was played on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica (Velika Gorica); refereed by Ivan Vukančić, Croatia.
I. Dolcek 7' (NK Osijek) · N. Omerovic 14' (P) (NK Osijek)
After a 0-2 first half, the game finished 0-2.
HNK Gorica held 46% of possession against 54%, attempting 9 shots to NK Osijek's 27.
Shots on target read 4-8 and corners 3-8.
Substitutes: D. Zarkov, R. Josipovic, B. Kardum, K. Custovic, K. Carole, H. I. Moustapha, L. Vrzic, J. Frigan, S. Kucis, T. Prgomet, M. Kelava, E. Kozina
Coach: Mario Carevic
Substitutes: N. Curcija, M. Heister, A. Jakupovic, J. Mersinaj, S. Mikolcic, O. Petrusenko, E. Hasic, A. Leon, A. Ljatifi, M. Jovicic, N. Farkas, D. Kalem
Coach: Federico Bessone Luna
Ivan Dolček (NK Osijek) — named player of the match with a 8.3 rating.