Match Report: GAJ Mace 3–4 NK Ravnice

Croatian Second Football League – 24 May 2026, 17:30 – A seven-goal thriller in Zagreb saw NK Ravnice edge out GAJ Mace 4-3 in an end-to-end contest. The visitors came from behind twice to claim a vital three points.

Match Overview

GAJ Mace started in electric form, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes through Marko Horvat (8') and Ivan Kovačić (19'). NK Ravnice pulled one back just before the half-hour mark when Luka Perić finished from a tight angle (28'). However, GAJ Mace restored their two-goal cushion in the 41st minute via a penalty converted by Ante Vukušić – 3-1 at half-time.

The second half was a different story. NK Ravnice came out with renewed intensity. Mateo Jurić scored a quick double (51' and 63') to level the match at 3-3. The momentum was entirely with the visitors, and they completed the comeback in the 78th minute when Dino Škvorc headed home a corner. GAJ Mace pushed hard for an equaliser but could not beat Ravnice goalkeeper Kristijan Barišić.

Key Moments and Player Performances

• 8' – 1-0: Marko Horvat fires GAJ Mace ahead.
• 19' – 2-0: Ivan Kovačić doubles the lead.
• 28' – 2-1: Luka Perić pulls one back for Ravnice.
• 41' – 3-1: Ante Vukušić scores from the spot.
• 51', 63' – 3-2, 3-3: Mateo Jurić's brace levels the match.
• 78' – 3-4: Dino Škvorc heads the winner.
• Star man: Mateo Jurić – his two goals sparked the comeback.

League Impact

NK Ravnice's resilience moves them up the Croatian Second Football League standings, while GAJ Mace will rue their first-half dominance that yielded only a two-goal lead twice. The defeat leaves them in mid-table, but with games in hand they can still push for a top-half finish.