Hajduk Split dropped two points in a 1-1 away draw with NK Varteks Varazdin in the Croatian Football League on March 1, 2026. The match at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec saw the title-chasing visitors held by a resilient Varazdin side fighting for their top-flight status. Hajduk took the lead in the first half through a moment of individual brilliance, but Varteks Varazdin grew into the game and deservedly equalized after the hour mark. Both teams had chances to win it late on, but the goalkeepers stood firm to ensure the points were shared. The draw was a missed opportunity for Hajduk Split to close the gap at the top of the table, while for Varteks Varazdin, it was a valuable point in their survival bid. The Hajduk manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to kill the game, and the Varazdin coach was proud of his team's effort against one of the league's best.