Trnje vs NK Dugo Selo – Croatian Second Football League (May 30, 2026)

NK Dugo Selo claimed a crucial 1-0 away win over Trnje in the Croatian Second Football League on May 30, 2026. The match, played at Trnje’s Stadion u Kranjčevićevoj, was a tense affair decided by a single second‑half goal.

The first half was largely defensive, with both teams struggling to create clear chances. Trnje’s midfield pressed high, but Dugo Selo’s backline, organized by captain Ivan Jurišić, absorbed the pressure well. The visitors grew into the game and began to threaten on the break. The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when Dugo Selo forward Luka Petrović latched onto a through ball from Marko Babić and slotted calmly past the Trnje goalkeeper. Trnje pushed for an equalizer, but Dugo Selo’s disciplined defending and a fine save from goalkeeper Ante Marić in the 78th minute ensured the clean sheet.

The 1-0 scoreline reflected a match where defensive solidity prevailed. Trnje had the majority of possession but lacked a cutting edge, while Dugo Selo were clinical when it mattered.

Key Moments

• 53’ – Luka Petrović scores the only goal after a precise assist from Marko Babić.
• 78’ – Ante Marić saves a close‑range header from Trnje substitute Ivan Horvat.
• 90+2’ – Trnje’s last‑ditch free kick is cleared off the line by Dugo Selo defender Tomislav Kovač.

Standout Players

Luka Petrović’s goal was the difference, but Ante Marić’s save and the defensive pairing of Jurišić and Kovač were equally vital. For Trnje, midfielder Filip Lovrić worked tirelessly but lacked final‑ball quality.

Season Impact

NK Dugo Selo’s victory lifted them into the playoff contention zone in the Croatian Second Football League. Trnje, meanwhile, remained in the lower half, now four points adrift of safety. The result also marked Dugo Selo’s first away clean sheet of the season.