NK Varaždin defeated HNK Gorica 4-2 in the SuperSport HNL on 30 March 2024. L. Belcar opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, and D. Drozdek sealed the victory in the 90th minute. HNK Gorica took an early lead through G. Rukavina in the 26th minute, and J. Mitrovic made it 2:0 in the 28th minute. NK Varaždin responded after Belcar's goal, and Drozdek finished the job in the 90th minute to secure all three points. HNK Gorica added two more goals through J. Pršir in the 79th minute and A. Juric in the 81st minute, but it was not enough to earn a point. The match was intense, with both teams fighting for control in midfield. NK Varaždin showed resilience after falling behind 2:0, and Drozdek's late strike secured the win. The club is in good form, as shown by recent results: a 0-4 win over Zagora (2026-09-09), a 0-0 draw with Istra 1961 (2026-09-04), a 2-0 victory over Rudes (2026-08-29), a 3-1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb (2026-08-22) and a 2-0 win over Rijeka (2026-08-16). This form shows the team is on the right track, with three wins, one draw and one loss in the last five matches. The current league standing reflects these results, and the team is preparing for the next challenge. The next fixture is against HNK Gorica away on 14 September 2026, which will be an opportunity for revenge following this victorious performance. The players are focused on maintaining this form, and the coach has emphasized the importance of continuing with the same discipline and dedication. The club will continue working on improving play in attack, particularly on creating chances from set pieces. This victory over Gorica was important not only for the points but also for the manner in which the team showed character in difficult moments. The next step is to continue this trend in the upcoming match against Gorica, where NK Varaždin will aim to repeat the success. The club is in a position to continue with good results, and fans can expect further battles for points in the upcoming rounds. The current focus remains on maintaining consistency and improving the details that make the difference in tight matches.