NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac vs Bjelovar – Croatian Second Football League (May 30, 2026)

NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac returned to winning ways with a dominant 2-0 home victory over Bjelovar in the Croatian Second Football League on May 30, 2026. The match at Stadion NŠC Stjepan Spajić saw the hosts control proceedings from start to finish.

Hrvatski Dragovoljac took the lead in the 23rd minute when winger Mario Knežević cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner. The goal came after sustained pressure from the home side, who had already hit the crossbar in the 12th minute. Bjelovar struggled to create meaningful attacks, with their lone striker isolated against a well‑organized backline. The second half followed a similar pattern. Hrvatski Dragovoljac doubled their lead in the 68th minute when striker Josip Škorić tapped home from a corner after a goalmouth scramble. Bjelovar’s best chance came in the 81st minute, but shot‑stopper Ivan Brkić made a comfortable save. The match ended 2-0.

Key Moments

• 23’ – Mario Knežević opens the scoring with a precise curled effort.
• 68’ – Josip Škorić doubles the lead from a messy set‑piece situation.
• 81’ – Ivan Brkić denies Bjelovar’s only clear chance of the game.

Standout Players

Mario Knežević was the star for the hosts, providing width and a goal. Midfielder Luka Brkić controlled the tempo in the middle of the park. For Bjelovar, goalkeeper Luka Mihaljević kept the scoreline respectable with several saves.

Season Impact

The win moved NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac into the top five of the Croatian Second Football League, strengthening their promotion play‑off ambitions. Bjelovar, meanwhile, remained rooted in the bottom three, now winless in five matches. The clean sheet was Dragovoljac’s fourth in their last six home games.