NK Varteks Varazdin pulled off a significant upset in the Croatian Football League, defeating title contenders Hajduk Split 2-0 at home on September 13, 2025. This surprising result shook up the top of the table and demonstrated Varteks' growing capability to challenge the league's traditional powers. The home side started brightly and scored an early goal to put Hajduk under immediate pressure. They doubled their lead before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error from the visitors. Hajduk Split dominated possession in the second half but found Varteks' defense and goalkeeper in inspired form, repelling numerous attacks. The standout performance came from Varteks' goalkeeper, who made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet. This victory would have propelled Varteks Varazdin up the standings, while dealing a blow to Hajduk Split's championship aspirations. The Hajduk manager would have lamented his team's lack of cutting edge, while the Varteks coach celebrated a perfectly executed tactical plan.