NK Croatia Zmijavci secured a narrow 1-0 away win at HNK Orijent 1919 in the Croatian First Football League on February 21, 2026. The solitary goal was enough for Zmijavci to take all three points in a match of few chances, decided by a moment of quality in the first half. The only goal came from a direct free-kick that curled over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the Orijent goalkeeper with no chance. The match process thereafter was defined by Zmijavci's organized defensive block, which successfully frustrated Orijent's attempts to find an equalizer. The key incident was a missed penalty by Orijent in the second half, which would have leveled the score and changed the outcome. The victory provided a significant boost for Zmijavci's league campaign, while Orijent's struggles in front of goal continued. The Zmijavci manager hailed a "perfect away performance," while the Orijent coach lamented his side's inability to convert their chances.