NK Varaždin HubNK Varaždin won as a guest at Opus Arena, defeating Osijek 2-0 and temporarily overtaking Rijeka in the battle for third place in the HNL. Iuri Tavares scored both goals for NK Varaždin.
How did the match go?
The match started strongly, with Osijek entering the duel with Varaždin. Samuel Akere shot wide in the 2nd minute, and in the 4th minute, Domagoj Bukvić hit the post from the edge of the penalty area.
Goals for NK Varaždin
Seven minutes later, a shock occurred at Opus Arena, as the ball ended up behind the back of Marko Malenica. A free kick from the left side was executed by Aleksa Latković, and in the heart of the penalty area, among many Osijek defenders, Iuri Tavares found space and headed the ball just enough to make it impossible for Malenica to defend.
Result and standings
The result of the match is 2-0 for NK Varaždin, with Iuri Tavares scoring both goals. The current standings are: Dinamo 69 points, Hajduk 60 points, NK Varaždin 44 points, Rijeka 41 points.
| Position | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dinamo | 69 |
| 2. | Hajduk | 60 |
| 3. | NK Varaždin | 44 |
| 4. | Rijeka | 41 |
