NK Radomlje 3-3 FC Koper: Six-Goal Thriller Ends All Square in Slovenia 1.Liga

NK Radomlje and FC Koper produced a remarkable 3-3 draw in Slovenia’s 1.Liga on October 10, 2026, at Športni park Radomlje. The match swung wildly from one side to the other, with Koper racing into a two-goal lead before Radomlje fought back, only for the visitors to snatch a dramatic late equaliser.

It was a night of high drama and contrasting emotions. Radomlje looked down and out early on, but their response was full of character. Koper, who had been clinical in the first half, were forced to dig deep in the closing stages to salvage a point from a game they had controlled for long periods.

Match Overview

Koper started the brighter of the two sides and took the lead in the 9th minute. A quick move down the left created space in the box, and a well-placed finish gave the visitors an early advantage. Radomlje tried to respond immediately, but Koper’s pressing disrupted their build-up play.

The visitors doubled their lead in the 24th minute. A misplaced pass in midfield was punished ruthlessly, with Koper’s forward driving into space and finishing low past the goalkeeper. At 2-0, the game looked to be slipping away from Radomlje, but the home side showed resilience.

Radomlje pulled one back in the 41st minute, giving them a lifeline before half-time. A corner was only partially cleared, and a powerful strike from the edge of the box found the net. The goal lifted the crowd and changed the momentum of the contest.

After the break, Radomlje were a different team. They equalised in the 55th minute after a sustained spell of pressure, with a clever pass unlocking the Koper defence. Then, in the 72nd minute, they completed the turnaround. A quick counter-attack ended with a composed finish, and suddenly Radomlje led 3-2.

Koper, who had been on the back foot for much of the second half, threw players forward in the closing stages. Their persistence paid off in the 90+3 minute when a late set-piece caused chaos in the Radomlje box, and the ball was forced home for a dramatic 3-3 equaliser.

Key Moments

• 9th minute – Koper lead: A sharp move down the left ended with a precise finish, giving the visitors an early 1-0 advantage.
• 24th minute – Koper double the lead: A midfield turnover led to a rapid counter-attack and a low finish for 2-0.
• 41st minute – Radomlje pull one back: A partially cleared corner was hammered home from the edge of the box, reducing the deficit before half-time.
• 55th minute – Radomlje equalise: A well-worked passing move opened up the Koper defence, and the finish was calm and accurate.
• 72nd minute – Radomlje complete the turnaround: A fast break caught Koper exposed, and Radomlje took a 3-2 lead.
• 90+3 minute – Koper equalise: A late set-piece caused panic, and the visitors forced the ball over the line to rescue a point.

Tactical Story

Koper’s early dominance came from aggressive pressing and quick vertical passes. They targeted the space behind Radomlje’s full-backs and were rewarded with two goals inside the first 25 minutes. However, their intensity dropped after the break, and Radomlje took full advantage by moving the ball faster and attacking with more numbers.

Radomlje’s comeback was built on improved width and better movement in the final third. They stretched Koper’s defence, created overloads on the flanks, and started to win second balls in midfield. The home side’s third goal was a perfect example of their counter-attacking threat, but their inability to hold the lead until full-time will frustrate them.

Standout Players

Radomlje’s attacking midfielder was at the heart of the comeback, driving forward and linking play with intelligence. The striker who scored during the second-half surge was a constant nuisance, while the defence improved significantly after a shaky opening period. The goalkeeper also made important saves to keep the score manageable before the fightback.

For Koper, the forward who scored early was sharp and decisive, and the midfield creator caused problems with his passing in the first half. The late equaliser came from a set-piece, and the team’s refusal to give up earned them a share of the spoils. Their captain showed leadership by urging the side forward until the final whistle.

Slovenian 1.Liga Table Impact

The draw leaves both NK Radomlje and FC Koper with mixed feelings. Radomlje will be pleased with the character shown to recover from 2-0 down but disappointed not to secure all three points. Koper, meanwhile, will value the late goal but will question how they let a two-goal lead slip.

In the Slovenian 1.Liga standings, every point can be decisive, whether in the race for Europ