NK Varaždin's U12 side currently leads their youth league group ahead of a key match against second-placed NK Maksimir U12. The fixture is part of Group C Plinacro d.o.o. And reflects a strong start to the season for the club's academy.
The club's first team is also in good form, sitting third in the HNL with 15 points from eight matches. Their recent five-game unbeaten run includes a draw with Osijek and a win over Zagora. Players like I. Canjuga, who has scored three goals this season, show the progress that is mirrored in the younger age groups.
This is a direct top-of-the-table clash in the youth league. League-leading NK Varaždin U12 and second-placed NK Maksimir U12 are battling for supremacy in Group C. A win would give the young Varaždin side a significant advantage for the rest of the competition.
While the youngsters prepare for their match, the senior team looks ahead to an away fixture at NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on October 10th. Lokomotiva currently sits seventh in the table, and the last meeting between these two clubs in June ended in a 2-1 home win.
NK Varaždin's young players have shown the quality that has taken them to the top of the group. Their play is based on teamwork and discipline, which is the foundation of the entire academy's success. This match against a direct rival will be a good test of their maturity and fighting spirit. Regardless of the outcome, the positive development of this generation is already visible and provides hope for the club's future. The next step for the senior side is an away trip to face Lokomotiva in Zagreb in seventeen days.
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