HNL · Matchday 1: NK Varazdin beat HNK Hajduk Split 2-1. The match was played on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at Stadion Varteks (Varaždin); refereed by Patrik Kolarić, Croatia.
M. Mladenovski 53' (NK Varazdin) · R. Pukstas 56' (HNK Hajduk Split) · L. Mamic 62' (NK Varazdin)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 2-1.
NK Varazdin held 46% of possession against 54%, attempting 10 shots to HNK Hajduk Split's 10.
Shots on target read 3-5 and corners 1-6.
Substitutes: O. Zelenika, P. Bockaj, I. Posavec, M. Mladenovski, M. Vuk, T. Duvnjak, S. Lesjak, Paizinho, S. Juric, E. Uchegbu, N. Tepsic, L. Posinkovic
Coach: Nikola Safaric
Substitutes: D. Stipica, D. Fesyuk, A. Guram, R. Raci, D. Maresic, A. Sanyang, D. de Almeida, E. Brruti, M. Soticek, M. Skelin, A. Sutalo, L. Hodak
Coach: Gonzalo Garcia
Ivan Canjuga (NK Varazdin) — named player of the match with a 7.9 rating.