Karlovac narrowly defeated Bijelo Brdo 1-0 in the Croatian First Football League on February 13, 2026. The solitary goal at the Stadion Branko Čavlović-Čavlek was enough to separate the two sides in a match characterized by defensive organization and limited chances. The decisive moment came in the first half, with Karlovac scoring from a well-worked set-piece routine. Bijelo Brdo enjoyed more of the ball in the second half as they searched for an equalizer, but they found it difficult to penetrate a disciplined Karlovac defense. The home side had opportunities to double their lead on the counter-attack but were ultimately content to protect their advantage. This match result provides Karlovac with three important points as they look to move up the league table, while Bijelo Brdo's search for an away win continues. The Bijelo Brdo manager felt his team deserved at least a point, but the Karlovac coach highlighted the importance of winning tight games. The starting XIs featured Karlovac's physical presence and Bijelo Brdo's technical midfield.