Hajduk Split was held to a 1-1 draw by Zira FK in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on August 1, 2025. The Croatian giants will be disappointed not to have secured a victory at the Poljud Stadium against their Azerbaijani opponents. Hajduk, backed by their passionate fans, took an early lead and dominated large portions of the first half, creating several chances to extend their advantage. Zira FK, however, defended resiliently and stunned the home crowd with a well-worked equalizer against the run of play in the second half. The match ended with Hajduk pressing for a winner, but Zira's organized defense held firm to take a valuable draw and an away goal back to Baku. This result gives Zira FK a slight edge heading into the second leg, while Hajduk Split must now score in Azerbaijan to keep their European hopes alive. The Hajduk manager acknowledged his team's wastefulness in front of goal as a key factor.