Kustosija 2–0 NK Dugo Selo: Clinical Finishing Seals Three Points

Kustosija maintained their strong home form with a 2–0 victory over NK Dugo Selo in the Croatian Second Football League on 9 May 2026. The match at the Stadion u Kranjčevićevoj saw the hosts score twice in the first half and then hold firm to secure a valuable win.

Match Overview

Kustosija started with intensity and nearly took the lead in the third minute when Luka Mišić hit the post. The pressure paid off in the 16th minute as striker Ivan Čorić collected a long ball, turned his marker, and finished calmly. The second goal arrived just before the break when winger Matej Lukić curled a free kick over the wall and into the net. Dugo Selo improved after the interval but lacked a cutting edge, managing only two shots on target all night.

Key Moments

• 16' – Goal: Ivan Čorić (Kustosija) – 1–0
• 42' – Goal: Matej Lukić (Kustosija) – 2–0
• 68' – Save: Kustosija goalkeeper Marko Barišić tipped a header from Tomislav Vuk over the bar

Tactical Analysis

Kustosija’s high press disrupted Dugo Selo’s build-up play throughout. The hosts won the midfield battle, with Josip Radošević recording 11 ball recoveries. Dugo Selo, playing with a 4-4-2 formation, found no way through the compact Kustosija defence, which has now kept three consecutive clean sheets at home.

League Context

The victory strengthens Kustosija’s position in the top half of the Croatian Second Football League table, while NK Dugo Selo remain in the bottom three. Kustosija’s recent form – four wins in their last six matches – suggests they could push for a playoff spot.