Dinamo Zagreb U19 continued their strong form in the Croatian U19 League with a convincing 3-1 victory over NK Varazdin U19 on 22 August 2026. The home side produced a dominant performance to claim all three points and maintain their place near the top of the table.

A commanding display

Playing in front of their own fans, Dinamo Zagreb U19 set the tone early and controlled proceedings from midfield. They opened the scoring through a well-organised attacking move and doubled their advantage before VARAZDN? before the break. NK Varazdin U19 gave themselves a glimmer of hope by pulling one back in the second half, but any chance of a comeback was quickly extinguished as Dinamo restored their cushion with a third goal moments later.

Match highlights

• Dinamo Zagreb U19 showed clinical finishing, converting three of their best chances in a focused team performance.
• NK Varazdin U19 stayed competitive throughout, particularly after their goal, showing resilience despite the final scoreline.
• The hosts’ ability to respond immediately to the away goal was the key moment of the match.

Early-season statement

The 3-1 victory reinforces Dinamo Zagreb U19’s reputation as one of the leading academies in Croatian football. For NK Varazdin U19, the defeat offers a learning experience against a top-level opponent, with lessons to take into future rounds of the Croatian U19 League. The win also underlines Dinamo’s ambition to stay in the title conversation as the season gains rhythm.