Koprivnica took all three points at Zagora on 22 August, winning 5:3 in the first round of the Second National League. The visitors dominated after a red card shifted the balance, though Zagora found two late goals to make the final scoreline respectable. It was a result that kept Koprivnica's early momentum while adding to Zagora's struggles.
I. Krajina opened the scoring at the 9th minute, giving Zagora an early lead. But the game turned at the 32nd minute when M. Mrcela received a red card, leaving the hosts with ten men. And here's the thing — moments after the dismissal, A. Brkovic converted a penalty at 34 to level matters.
Koprivnica took control from that point. M. Srbljinovic restored the lead at 42, followed by J. Essomba at 55 and D. Gabric at 59. The visitors were patient, moving the ball with purpose and punishing every mistake. Zagora had nowhere to hide after being reduced to ten men.
The hosts finally got back into the contest at 79 when P. Maric scored, and D. Solic added another at 90+2 to make it a tighter finish. To be fair, Zagora showed spirit in those final minutes, but the damage had been done. Koprivnica had already secured their position.
The result moves Koprivnica to 4 points from two games, while Zagora remain on 1 point. For a team that had drawn their opener, this defeat raises questions about how they respond. By then, Koprivnica were already looking comfortable in their fourth-place standing.
