NK Varaždin U19 suffered its first defeat of the season in an away match against NK Sesvete U19. According to data from Sofascore, the young Varaždin side lost in the 3rd round of the 1. HNL U19.
Coach Igor Bišćan's team now turns its attention to the next fixture, an away match against HNK Gorica U19 on September 12, 2026. The schedule for all upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures page.
How did the match in Sesvete unfold?
The match was played on Saturday, with the hosts managing to score the decisive goal. NK Varaždin U19 could not find a way past the opponent's defense, resulting in the loss. This result ends the young team's unbeaten run at the start of the competitive year.
Despite the difficulty, the players showed fighting spirit until the final whistle. Coach Bišćan will likely analyze the footage to identify areas for improvement before the next challenge.
What does this result mean for the standings?
After three rounds played, the young Varaždinci now have a certain number of points. A detailed overview of the competition and the current standings is available on our standings page. The defeat in Sesvete certainly changes the early-season dynamics for this age group.
The team will need to quickly forget this setback and focus on future challenges. Every point will be important in the long season ahead.
What does the schedule look like for the coming weeks?
Following the match against Gorica, the youth side will face a series of other opponents. The complete match calendar for all club selections is on the fixtures page.
It is key for the team to move on from this loss and prepare for the upcoming fixtures. The next match, away to HNK Gorica, is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
