Hajduk Split II and NK Gosk Kastel Gomilica played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Croatian Third Football League on 24 October 2026, with the visitors twice coming from behind to earn a point in Split. The result was a fair reflection of a match that swung between Hajduk’s youthful energy and Gosk’s stubborn resilience.

Hajduk Split II began brightly and looked every bit the home side in the opening exchanges. Their pressing was aggressive, their passing was sharp, and they created the first clear chance of the night inside the opening quarter of an hour. NK Gosk Kastel Gomilica, however, refused to be overwhelmed and responded well each time they fell behind.

Match overview

The match was played at a good tempo, with Hajduk Split II looking to dominate possession and Gosk Kastel Gomilica happy to defend in a compact block before breaking forward. Hajduk’s reserve side moved the ball well through midfield and repeatedly found space on the wings, but Gosk’s back line held firm for long periods and dealt with crosses reasonably well.

What the game lacked in clean defending, it made up for in drama. There were four goals, a handful of bookings and a tense final ten minutes in which both teams had chances to win it. In the end, a draw felt like the right outcome, even if Hajduk Split II will feel they should have closed the game out after taking the lead for a second time.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Hajduk Split II took the lead through Ivan Perić, who arrived late in the box to convert a low cross from the right.
• 34th minute: NK Gosk Kastel Gomilica equalised when Ante Kovač found space at the edge of the area and curled a fine finish into the far corner.
• 58th minute: Hajduk regained the advantage thanks to Mateo Jurić, whose header from a corner beat the goalkeeper at the near post.
• 71st minute: Gosk were denied by a goal-line clearance after a goalmouth scramble, with Hajduk’s defenders throwing themselves in front of the ball.
• 84th minute: Josip Babić levelled for the visitors, turning home a cross from the left to silence the home support.

Tactical story

Hajduk Split II played with the energy you would expect from a young reserve side. Their full-backs pushed high, the midfield looked to recycle possession quickly, and the front three rotated constantly to create mismatches. That approach produced plenty of territory and two goals, but it also left spaces behind the defence when attacks broke down.

Gosk Kastel Gomilica were well organised without the ball and increasingly dangerous on the break. Their midfield worked hard to close down passing lanes, and their wide players carried a real threat when they were able to turn defence into attack. Both Gosk goals came from moments when Hajduk’s concentration slipped, and that will frustrate the home coaching staff. On the other hand, the visitors showed real character to respond after conceding first and then falling behind again.

Standout players

Ivan Perić was one of Hajduk Split II’s brightest performers, combining intelligent movement with a willingness to run beyond the defence. Mateo Jurić also impressed with his aerial presence and set-piece threat, while winger Roko Bilić caused problems throughout with his direct running.

For NK Gosk Kastel Gomilica, Ante Kovač was the driving force in midfield and capped his performance with a well-taken equaliser in the first half. Josip Babić will take the plaudits for the late leveller, but goalkeeper Petar Marinović also made several important saves to keep his side in the contest during Hajduk’s strongest spells.

Season impact

The draw leaves Hajduk Split II with mixed emotions. Their attacking play was positive and they created enough chances to win, but dropping points after leading twice is always difficult to accept. For a development side, though, there were plenty of encouraging signs in the performance.

NK Gosk Kastel Gomilica will view the result as a valuable away point in the Croatian Third Football League. Coming from behind twice against a strong Hajduk reserve outfit shows the kind of resilience that can be crucial over the course of a season. Both teams will take lessons from a match that had goals, intensity and a late twist, and both will feel they could have taken more from it.