NK Istra 1961 U19 Thrash NK Solin U19 7-0 in Croatian U19 League

NK Istra 1961 U19 produced a ruthless away performance to dismantle NK Solin U19 7-0 in the Croatian U19 League on 31 October 2026. The visitors scored early, controlled the tempo and never allowed their hosts to settle in a one-sided contest that underlined Istra’s attacking quality.

Ivan Perić led the way with a hat-trick, while Luka Babić added a brace. Matej Kovačević and Ante Radić also got on the scoresheet as NK Istra 1961 U19 turned a strong start into a convincing victory.

Match Overview

NK Istra 1961 U19 took the lead after just six minutes through Perić and doubled their advantage on 18 minutes when Babić finished a flowing move. Kovačević made it 3-0 on 34 minutes, effectively ending the contest before half-time.

The second half brought no relief for NK Solin U19. Perić completed his hat-trick with goals on 52 and 74 minutes, Babić added his second on 61 minutes, and Radić rounded off the scoring on 88 minutes. The scoreline reflected Istra’s dominance in possession, pressing and finishing.

Key Moments

• 6’ – NK Solin U19 0-1: Ivan Perić opens the scoring early and sets the tone for the visitors.
• 18’ – NK Solin U19 0-2: Luka Babić doubles the lead after a sharp attacking move.
• 34’ – NK Solin U19 0-3: Matej Kovačević adds a third as Istra take complete control.
• 52’ – NK Solin U19 0-4: Perić scores his second goal of the match.
• 61’ – NK Solin U19 0-5: Babić grabs his brace.
• 74’ – NK Solin U19 0-6: Perić completes his hat-trick.
• 88’ – NK Solin U19 0-7: Ante Radić completes the scoring late on.

Tactical Story

NK Istra 1961 U19 pressed high from the first whistle and forced NK Solin U19 into repeated errors in their own half. The visitors moved the ball quickly through midfield, creating space for their forwards and repeatedly attacking the flanks. Once the early goals went in, Solin’s shape became stretched and gaps appeared across the back line.

Istra’s intensity did not drop after half-time. Their substitutes maintained the tempo, and the team continued to create chances at regular intervals. Solin, by contrast, struggled to keep possession and were unable to build any sustained pressure of their own.

Standout Players

Ivan Perić was the standout performer with a well-taken hat-trick, showing sharp movement and calm finishing. Luka Babić was also excellent, scoring twice and contributing to several other attacks. Kovačević controlled the midfield, while Radić’s late goal capped a complete team performance.

For NK Solin U19, it was a difficult evening, but their goalkeeper made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat. The result will require a strong response in their next Croatian U19 League fixture.

Standings Impact

The seven-goal win gives NK Istra 1961 U19 a significant boost to their goal difference and strengthens their position in the Croatian U19 League table. NK Solin U19, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly as they look to move away from the lower reaches of the standings.