NS Mura 0-1 FC Koper
Slovenia 1.Liga | 22 August 2026

FC Koper produced a disciplined away display to edge NS Mura 1-0 at Stadion Fazanerija in the Slovenian 1.Liga on Saturday night. A single second-half goal separated the sides, handing Koper a valuable three points and extending their positive run of form in the early weeks of the campaign.

Match overview

The opening 45 minutes were tight and tactical. NS Mura enjoyed the majority of possession and tried to build through midfield, but Koper sat deep in a compact block and looked to attack quickly on the transition. Mura created a couple of half-chances, yet they failed to work the goalkeeper from close range, and the teams went into the interval level.

Koper, by contrast, grew into the contest after the restart. They started to press higher up the pitch, forcing Mura into a series of misplaced passes and gradually taking control of the midfield battle.

Decisive moment

The breakthrough arrived just before the 70-minute mark. Koper worked the ball down the right side with pace, and a low cross into the near post was turned home at the first attempt by an unmarked forward. It was a well-executed move that punished Mura for not closing the passing lane.

Mura responded by pushing numbers forward in search of an equaliser. They put several crosses into the area and created late pressure, but Koper defended stubbornly and managed the closing stages with composure. A couple of valuable clearances and a smart save in goal ensured the away side left with all three points.

Key numbers

• Possession: NS Mura 58% – 42% FC Koper
• Total shots: NS Mura 9 – 8 FC Koper
• Shots on target: NS Mura 2 – 4 FC Koper
• Corners: NS Mura 6 – 3 FC Koper

What it means

FC Koper’s away win lifts them into the top half of the Slovenia 1.Liga standings and gives them momentum heading into a busy run of fixtures. For NS Mura, the defeat is a frustrating result on home soil, especially after their promising spells of pressure. They will need to sharpen their finishing if they are to climb back toward the European qualifying places.

The result also underlines Koper’s growing reputation as a difficult side to break down. With a well-organised defensive structure and the ability to hurt teams on the counter-attack, they look well equipped to compete across the remainder of the season.