NK Opatija fell to a 1-2 home defeat against NK Dubrava in the Croatian First Football League on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The visitors secured a valuable away victory, overturning the match after NK Opatija had taken an early lead to claim all three points. The home side started brightly and got their reward with an opening goal, but Dubrava showed resilience to fight back. They found an equalizer before the break and then scored a decisive second-half winner to complete the turnaround. The defeat is a setback for Opatija's ambitions, dropping points in front of their own fans, while the win provides a significant boost for Dubrava's league position. The three points propel Dubrava up the standings, while Opatija will look to bounce back quickly in their next fixture.