NK Samobor 0-0 NK Dinamo Odranski Obrez — Another international club friendly on 23 August 2026 ended all square, with NK Samobor and NK Dinamo Odranski Obrez sharing a goalless draw in a competitive but cautious encounter. The match served as a final dress rehearsal for both Croatian sides, as they fine-tuned their tactics ahead of the imminent domestic campaign.

A midfield battle from the start

The opening period was dominated by midfield duels, with neither side finding a way to retain sustained possession. Samobor's captain Tomislav Zivkovic showed composure in the centre and came close to opening the scoring with a long-range effort that skimmed the crossbar. Dinamo Odranski Obrez relied on quick breaks, but their final delivery too often lacked accuracy against a well-organised Samobor back line.

Late pressure yields no winner

As the match progressed, Samobor grew more adventurous. Substitutes injected fresh energy, and a flurry of corners in the final 20 minutes had the Odranski Obrez defense scrambling. Goalkeeper Matija Vrancic made the save of the match in the 84th minute, tipping a driven shot onto the post from close range. At the other end, a late misjudged clearance nearly gifted a winner to the visitors, but defender Ivan Marković reacted well to clear off the line.

Valuable minutes served

With the game still 0-0 at the final whistle, both coaches will have valued the 90 minutes of match sharpness without any injury issues. NK Samobor will hope to carry the positive defensive energy into the season, while NK Dinamo Odranski Obrez take confidence from a clean sheet away from home. The pre-season schedule now shifts towards final preparation, with these shared points unlikely to matter once the real action begins.