In the First NL game on 20 September 2026, Dubrava Zagreb beat Karlovac 1919 0:1. Match numbers: shots on target 4:1, corners 7:3.
Match report
Dubrava Zagreb claimed a 1-0 victory over Karlovac 1919 in the First NL's sixth round of matches on Sunday. The away side took all three points despite playing for much of the game without the ball, while the hosts found themselves deeper in trouble at 12th place.
The decisive moment came in the 17th minute when Dubrava's striker found a way through to slot home. Karlovac 1919 pressed heavily after that, controlling 55 per cent of possession and registering 150 attacks compared to their visitors' 120. By then they had to take the risk of chasing the game.
To be fair, the visitors were more clinical with their chances. They managed only one shot on target but converted it, while Karlovac 1919 fired four shots on goal without finding the net. The statistics tell a familiar story — many shots with one goal means chances went begging for the hosts.
The match was disciplined overall, with four yellow cards distributed between the sides. Karlovac 1919 received one in the 45th minute, while Dubrava Zagreb picked up three — two in the 60th minute and another in the 71st. The visitors had nothing to lose and played accordingly.
For Karlovac 1919 the result extends a difficult run. They have won two of six games, drawn once and lost three times, accumulating just seven points. Their recent form showed promise with a 2-0 win over Bjelovar, but that was followed by a 1-0 defeat to Mladost Ždralovi.
Dubrava Zagreb remain nine points clear in ninth place with eight points from six matches. They have two wins and two draws under their belt, and this win keeps them within touching distance of the teams above them. The draw brought them together early in the season and the gap has yet to widen.
