NK Osijek claimed a narrow 1-0 away victory over HNK Gorica in the Croatian Football League on September 28, 2025. The match at Stadion Radnik was decided by a first-half goal, securing three valuable points for the visitors in the early season. Osijek scored the decisive goal in the 28th minute from a well-worked counter-attack and then managed the game professionally. Gorica enjoyed more possession in the second half as they searched for an equalizer but struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined Osijek defense. The result helped Osijek establish themselves in the top half of the league table, while Gorica was left to reflect on a frustrating home performance. The Osijek manager was pleased with his team's tactical discipline, and the Gorica coach acknowledged his side's lack of cutting edge in the final third.