ND Beltinci produced a dominant performance to beat NK Krka 3-0 in the Slovenia 2.Liga on 27 September 2026. A clinical first-half display set the tone, and the home side never looked back at Beltinci Sports Park.

The victory strengthens Beltinci’s position in the upper reaches of the table, while Krka are left to reflect on a difficult evening.

Match Overview

Beltinci started on the front foot, pressing Krka high and forcing early turnovers. The opening goal arrived in the 14th minute when Jan Horvat latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper. The home side doubled their lead just after the half-hour mark. A well-worked corner routine ended with Marko Kovač heading home from close range. Krka struggled to cope with Beltinci’s intensity and went into the break two goals down.

The second half was more of the same. Beltinci controlled possession and created several chances, eventually adding a third in the 67th minute. Luka Novak curled a beautiful shot into the top corner from just outside the box, putting the result beyond doubt. Krka tried to respond but could not find a way through a solid Beltinci defence.

Key Moments

• 14’ – Jan Horvat opens the scoring for Beltinci with a composed finish.
• 32’ – Marko Kovač doubles the lead with a powerful header from a corner.
• 58’ – Krka’s best chance: a shot from distance is tipped over the bar.
• 67’ – Luka Novak makes it 3-0 with a stunning strike from outside the box.
• 82’ – Beltinci nearly add a fourth, but the striker is denied by the post.

Tactical Story

Beltinci lined up in a 4-2-3-1 and were relentless with their high press. Krka attempted to play out from the back but were repeatedly forced into long balls, which Beltinci’s centre-backs easily dealt with. The home side’s midfield duo of Novak and Kovač dominated the centre of the park, winning second balls and launching quick attacks. Krka’s 4-4-2 struggled to contain Beltinci’s overlapping full-backs, and the game was effectively over as a contest after the third goal. Beltinci’s manager was able to rotate his squad in the final 20 minutes, giving valuable minutes to younger players.

Standout Players

Jan Horvat was a constant threat up front, scoring one and assisting another. Marko Kovač controlled the midfield with his passing and scored a fine header. Luka Novak’s goal was the highlight of the night, a moment of individual brilliance. For Krka, goalkeeper Matej Zupan made several smart saves to keep the score respectable, and captain Rok Potočnik never stopped running, but it was a tough night for the visitors.

Table and Season Impact

With this win, ND Beltinci move into a strong position in the Slovenia 2.Liga, keeping pace with the promotion contenders. NK Krka, meanwhile, remain in the mid-to-lower reaches of the table and will need to regroup quickly. The three points and the clean sheet will give Beltinci plenty of confidence as they prepare for their next fixture.