RK Trogir — VIF, European Cup

RK Trogir beat VIF 25:20 in the European Cup on 2026-09-11. The hosts held firm when it mattered, closing out a result that reflected their home advantage rather than any dominance in possession or territory. To be fair, the margin of five goals told you enough about where the balance lay. Trogir had been finding results hard to come by of late. Their last five outings showed a pattern of mixed fortunes: a 26:19 win against Dugo Selo in May, but losses to Gorica, Zagreb and Nexe in between. By then, they were looking for consistency rather than spectacle. VIF arrived with a different kind of history. Their recent record was not encouraging — two heavy defeats to West Vienna in October 2024, followed by narrow losses to Brixen and a win against Esch-sur-Alzette. They had nothing to do all evening beyond trying to stay competitive. The scoreline settled the matter without drama. Trogir kept their heads when they needed to, while VIF could only watch the gap widen. The clean-sheet run came to an end for neither side, but the result was clear enough. This puts Trogir in a better position than their recent form might have suggested. VIF's run of defeats extended, and the question now is whether they can find a way back into things.