Hajduk Split earned a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over rivals Rijeka in the Croatian Football League on February 23, 2026. The win at the iconic Poljud Stadium was a tense, hard-fought affair, decided by a single goal in a match with significant implications for the title race. The only goal of the game came in the first half, sending the passionate home fans into raptures. Rijeka pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half, creating several chances and forcing the Hajduk goalkeeper into important saves. However, Hajduk's defense held firm under pressure to secure a clean sheet and three vital points. This derby result provided a major boost to Hajduk Split's championship aspirations in a tightly contested season.