Varteks Varazdin 2-3 HNK Segesta Sisak – Croatian Second Football League, 30 May 2026

HNK Segesta Sisak secured a thrilling 3-2 away victory over Varteks Varazdin in a Croatian Second Football League encounter that had everything: early goals, a fightback, drama late on. The result keeps Segesta’s promotion hopes alive while denting Varteks’ own ambitions in the tightly contested table.

Match Overview

The match exploded into life inside the opening ten minutes. Segesta caught Varteks cold with two quick strikes, but the home side showed character to level before half‑time. However, a second‑half winner from Segesta proved decisive, leaving Varteks ruing missed chances.

Key Moments

• 3' – 0-1: Early corner leads to a header from an unmarked Segesta defender.
• 9' – 0-2: Sloppy pass in Varteks’ half intercepted; a swift move makes it 2-0.
• 24' – 1-2: Varteks pull one back through a powerful long‑range strike.
• 39' – 2-2: Penalty awarded for a push in the box; the home captain steps up and converts.
• 67' – 2-3: Segesta’s winger cuts inside and curls a beauty into the top corner – the eventual winner.

Tactical Story

Varteks pressed high after the early setbacks and dominated possession for long spells, particularly after equalising. Yet Segesta remained dangerous on the break, and their tactical discipline paid off when they found the net for the third time. The home side pushed for an equaliser in the closing minutes but were denied by a solid defensive block.

Standout Performers

Segesta’s goalscoring winger was the difference maker, directly involved in all three goals (two assists and the winner). For Varteks, the midfield engine showed tireless energy but lacked the final pass in the crucial moments.

Season Impact

With three points on the road, Segesta move into the top half of the Croatian Second Football League standings, closing the gap to the promotion places. Varteks, meanwhile, drop two positions and will need to recover quickly to stay in contention. The result also adds another chapter to a competitive fixture history between these two clubs.