Karlovac 1919 defeated Hrvatski 3:1 in the Fourth round of the First National League on September 6th. The hosts moved above the visitors in the standings, while Hrvatski remain winless after four games.
Karlovac took the lead at 44 minutes, then doubled their advantage at 68. Hrvatski pulled one back at 76, but the hosts restored their two-goal cushion in stoppage time at 90+4.
Card trouble came early for both sides. Two yellows went to Karlovac 1919 at 41 and 42, followed by two for Hrvatski at 57 and 58. A fifth booking arrived at 82, bringing Karlovac's tally to three.
We had backed the home side before kick-off, and the result confirmed that call. Karlovac controlled the tempo and made their chances count, while Hrvatski struggled to find rhythm against a disciplined back line.
Karlovac 1919 held 54 per cent possession and registered 129 attacks compared to 108 for the visitors. Both teams produced ten shots—six off target and four on target for the hosts, seven off target and three on target for Hrvatski.
The victory lifts Karlovac 1919 to fourth place with seven points from four games. Hrvatski sit bottom of the table with zero points after four defeats.
