Croatian First Football League: Hrvace 1-2 NK Sesvete. NK Sesvete emerged victorious from a hard-fought contest, winning 2-1 away at Hrvace. The visitors took the lead against the run of play in the first half, but Hrvace responded strongly to level the score before the break. The second half was a cagey affair, with the winning goal arriving from a set-piece that the Hrvace defense failed to deal with. Sesvete held on comfortably in the closing stages to secure a vital three points. This result is crucial for Sesvete's ambitions of securing a safe mid-table finish, while for Hrvace, the home defeat is a setback in their own fight for security. The Sesvete coach emphasized the importance of winning ugly, and the Hrvace manager expressed frustration at conceding from a dead-ball situation.