Varteks Varazdin and Bedim Ivankovo played out a 2:2 draw in the Round of 64 of the Cup on Wednesday evening. Neither side could claim victory as the match ended level. The result means both clubs move forward in the competition.
It was a familiar pattern for Varteks, who have struggled to find consistency lately. They lost 0:3 to Krizevci last week and went 0:2 down against Mladost Zdravolovci before that. The hosts paid for a sloppy opening, but managed to claw back into contention.
Bedim came in with a mixed record of late. They beat Cibalia 3:1 in 2023, then fell 1:2 to Zrinjski Jurjevach in 2022. Their most recent outing saw them lose 3:5 to Dinamo Predavac. The visitors kept a clean sheet for parts of this match, but could not hold on.
By then, the game had settled into something neither side expected. Varteks showed they could respond when pushed, while Bedim proved they can compete away from home. The draw brought them together early in the tournament.
Both teams now turn their attention to the next round. The scoreline reflects a fair contest — neither side dominated, but both created enough to score. It was a result that rewards both clubs for their effort.