HNK Gorica secured a solid 2-0 away win against NK Istra 1961 in the Croatian Football League on February 21, 2026. The victory at the Stadion Aldo Drosina was a professional performance from Gorica, who controlled large portions of the game and took their chances efficiently. Gorica took the lead in the first half through a well-worked set piece, giving them a platform to build upon. NK Istra 1961 struggled to break down a disciplined Gorica defense throughout the match. The visitors sealed the points with a second goal late in the game, capitalizing on a counter-attack as Istra pushed forward. The clean sheet and three points were a welcome result for Gorica as they looked to move up the HNL table.