Bedem Ivankovo claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over NK Radnicki Dalj in the Croatian Second Football League on May 18, 2026, reinforcing their credentials as a formidable side on home soil. The match, played in front of a passionate crowd, featured two early goals and a resilient defensive display that saw the hosts hold on for three crucial points.

Fast Start: Ivankovo Take Control

Bedem Ivankovo burst out of the blocks, scoring twice inside the opening 15 minutes. First, striker Ivan Peric pounced on a defensive error to slot home from close range in the 7th minute. Just five minutes later, midfielder Marko Knezevic doubled the lead with a long-range strike that took a deflection and looped over the goalkeeper. The home side looked in complete control, with their high press unsettling the visitors.

Radnicki Dalj Fight Back

NK Radnicki Dalj gradually composed themselves and began to create chances. Their efforts paid off in the 34th minute when forward Tomislav Horvat converted a cross from the right with a superb header. The goal injected urgency into the visitors’ play, and they ended the first half strongly, forcing Bedem’s goalkeeper Josip Saric into two good saves.

Second Half: Holding Firm

The second half was a tense affair, with Radnicki Dalj dominating possession but struggling to break down a compact Bedem defense. The hosts, content to protect their lead, relied on counter-attacks. They nearly added a third when substitute Petar Basic hit the post in the 81st minute. Despite late pressure and a flurry of corners from the visitors, Bedem Ivankovo held firm to secure the win. The result lifts them into the top half of the Croatian Second Football League table, while Radnicki Dalj remain in the lower reaches.