HNL · Matchday 4: HNK Rijeka beat Istra 1961 3-2. The match was played on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at Stadion HNK Rijeka (Rijeka); refereed by Igor Pajač, Croatia.
M. Nasraoui 18' (OG) (HNK Rijeka) · J. Puljic 43' (HNK Rijeka) · T. Fruk 53' (HNK Rijeka) · H. Jaganjac 71' (Istra 1961) · E. Frederiksen 90' (Istra 1961)
After a 2-0 first half, the game finished 3-2.
HNK Rijeka held 59% of possession against 41%, attempting 14 shots to Istra 1961's 11.
Shots on target read 8-3 and corners 6-4.
Substitutes: I. Vekic, V. Kovac, M. Devetak, M. Zivkovic, N. Bodetic, A. Gojak, B. Pavic, A. Barco, Y. Kabadayi, G. Rukavina, A. Juric, D. Adu Adjei
Coach: Matjaz Kek
Substitutes: J. Paus-Kunst, S. Miettinen, F. Taraba, R. Hrvatin, D. Ahmeti, G. Albarracin, M. Kablar, Isaac, D. Celija, S. Gorican, V. Rozic, T. Brajkovic
Coach: Javi Cabello
Franko Kolić (Istra 1961) — named player of the match with a 8.0 rating.