NK Varteks Varazdin pulled off an impressive 2-1 away win against Rijeka in the Croatian Football League on August 25, 2025. This result marked a major upset, as Varazdin overcame one of the league's traditional powers on their own ground. Rijeka started brightly and took an early lead, seemingly setting the stage for a home victory. However, NK Varteks showed tremendous character, equalizing before halftime against the run of play. The visitors then completed the turnaround in the second half, scoring a winner from a set-piece to stun the home crowd. Rijeka threw everything forward in the final minutes but could not find an equalizer. The three points were a massive boost for Varazdin's season, while posing questions for Rijeka's early form.