NK Opatija edged out NK Croatia Zmijavci 2-1 in a Croatian First Football League match on May 24, 2025. This narrow home victory provided a crucial three points for Opatija in their battle for league positioning as the season entered its final stages. The home side started brightly and took a deserved lead in the first half, but Croatia Zmijavci fought back to equalize before the interval, setting up a tense second half. The decisive moment came midway through the second period when Opatija scored from a well-rehearsed set-piece to regain the lead. Despite late pressure from the visitors, Opatija's defense held firm to secure the win. The result had implications for both ends of the table, affecting the race for promotion playoffs and the fight to avoid relegation.