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Istra 1961 Pula

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Istra 1961 Pula

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95′

T. Dantas

95′

M. Heister

92′

A. Orec

83′

S.Miettinen

E. Frederiksen

73′

N. Šepić

73′

d.thaqi

D. Čop

68′

N. Šepić

S.Gorican

61′

A. Orec

G.Rukavina

61′

D.Adu-Adjei

D.Legbo

54′

I.Ayuma

A.Mauric

45′

t.morchiladze

J. Lasickas

45′

A.Barco

D. Petrović

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36′

A.Husic

9′

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E. Frederiksen

Assist: S. Prevljak

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S. Prevljak

Assist: S.Gorican

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Match Info

A disciplined away performance saw NK Istra 1961 secure a valuable 2-0 victory over Rijeka in the Croatian Football League, played on the evening of March 16, 2026. The visitors from Pula executed their game plan to perfection, stifling Rijeka's attack and capitalizing on their chances to claim all three points at Stadion Rujevica. This result provided a significant boost to Istra's league position while dealing a blow to Rijeka's ambitions in the upper half of the table. The match was defined by Istra's clinical edge in the final third. They took the lead midway through the first half, catching the Rijeka defense off guard with a swift counter-attack that was finished calmly. Rijeka, despite enjoying more possession, struggled to break down a resolute Istra backline. The home side's frustration grew in the second half, and Istra sealed the victory with a well-worked set-piece, heading home from a corner to double their advantage. Rijeka pushed forward in search of a consolation but found Istra's goalkeeper in inspired form, making several key saves to preserve the clean sheet. The standout performer was Istra's goalkeeper, who commanded his area and made a series of crucial interventions to deny Rijeka any route back into the game. The visitors' defensive unit, marshaled superbly throughout, deserved equal credit for a disciplined and organized display. For Rijeka, it was a night of missed opportunities and a lack of cutting edge in the final third. The victory moves NK Istra 1961 further away from the relegation conversation and into a more comfortable mid-table spot. For Rijeka, the defeat represents a setback in their pursuit of European qualification places, leaving them with ground to make up in the coming weeks. Post-match, the Istra manager praised his team's "tactical maturity and defensive solidity," while the Rijeka coach lamented his side's inability to convert possession into clear chances, stating, "We controlled the ball but not the game where it mattered most."

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Match Date: Mar 15, 2026

Competition: HNL

Country: Croatia

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