NK Videm and NK Brinje Grosuplje played out a tense 0-0 draw in the Slovenian Cup on 25 October 2026, with the tie remaining goalless after extra time before the visitors advanced from the penalty shootout.

Match overview

It was a classic cup tie at Športni park Videm: the lower-ranked hosts defended with discipline, the higher-level visitors controlled possession, and clear chances were rare. Videm set up to frustrate Brinje Grosuplje from the first whistle, crowding the central areas and forcing their opponents wide. Brinje saw plenty of the ball but struggled to find the final pass against a deep and well-organised back line.

The first half was largely a story of patient build-up against stubborn resistance. Brinje’s midfielders circulated the ball neatly, but Videm’s defenders held their shape and limited space between the lines. The hosts threatened occasionally on the counter, using direct runs to relieve pressure and win a few free-kicks in promising areas. Neither goalkeeper was seriously tested until the closing stages of the half.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Brinje’s first real sight of goal ends with a low shot from the edge of the box, comfortably saved by Rok Kos.
• 34th minute: Videm have the ball in the net after a scramble, but the effort is ruled out for an offside in the build-up.
• 71st minute: The visitors strike the woodwork with a curling effort from the right channel.
• 104th minute: Kos makes the save of the match, pushing a close-range header around the post.
• 118th minute: A last-ditch Videm clearance prevents a certain tap-in as the tie drifts towards penalties.

Tactical story

Videm’s 5-4-1 formation was designed to deny central penetration, and it worked for long stretches. The wing-backs stayed compact, the midfield screened the back three, and Brinje were repeatedly forced into crosses that were headed clear. The hosts also defended set pieces well, an important detail in a match where one goal would have changed the entire complexion of the tie.

Brinje Grosuplje’s 4-2-3-1 gave them control but not enough urgency. Their two holding midfielders circulated the ball effectively, yet the front four struggled to combine in tight spaces. When Brinje did quicken the tempo late in normal time, Videm’s goalkeeper and defenders responded with a series of brave blocks. Extra time brought more space, but neither side could find the decisive moment.

Standout players

Kos was the outstanding performer for Videm, combining safe handling with a commanding presence in his penalty area. Defender Žan Hvalec also impressed with his reading of the game and physical defending. For Brinje, goalkeeper Luka Zupan was calm under pressure, while midfielder Nejc Kos tried to force the issue with forward passes and long-range efforts.

What the result means

Videm exit the Pokal Slovenije with credit after pushing a stronger opponent all the way. Brinje Grosuplje survive a genuine cup scare and will be relieved to have found a way through, even if the performance left room for improvement. The shootout added the final layer of drama to a night defined by defensive resilience and two goalkeepers who refused to be beaten.