NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac 0 – 0 NK Dubrava
International Club Friendly – 23 July 2026

In a pre-season friendly played under a baking sun, NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac and NK Dubrava played out a goalless draw that offered both coaches plenty of fitness‑based observations but few moments of magic in front of goal. The match, part of both clubs’ summer preparation schedules, was a tight, tactical affair typical of early‑season friendlies.

Controlled intensity in midfield

Both sides approached the game with a 4‑3‑3 shape, leading to a congested midfield battle from the first minute. Hrvatski Dragovoljac created the better openings in the first half, with a header from a corner cleared off the line and a long‑range effort that forced a smart save from the Dubrava goalkeeper. Dubrava’s best chance came just before the break, when a breakaway ended with a shot curling just wide of the far post.

Second‑half rotations

Both managers made wholesale changes in the second period, using the full bench to evaluate squad depth. The substitutions disrupted the rhythm, and while Dubrava looked livelier on the counter, they could not find a finishing touch. A late flurry of corners for Hrvatski Dragovoljac came to nothing, and the referee’s final whistle confirmed a share of the spoils.

Pre‑season perspective

• Fitness focus: Both sides covered impressive ground, with no injuries reported – a key objective for any friendly.
• Defensive organisation: Clean sheets for both teams suggest their defensive structures are already well‑drilled, even if the attacking combinations need more work.

Neither coach will be overly concerned by the lack of goals at this stage. The result gives NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac and NK Dubrava useful data to refine their tactics before the competitive season begins in earnest.