Istra 1961 draws 2‑2 with Serie A side Lecce in final pre‑season friendly

Croatian top‑flight club Istra 1961 faced Italian Serie A team Lecce in a pre‑season friendly at Fürstenfeld, Austria. Istra took the lead in the 39th minute when forward Hamza Jaganjac scored, but Lecce responded and later went ahead through Youssef Maleh in the 64th minute. The match finished level after Dukan Ahmeti restored the tie for Istra with a lob in the 85th minute, ending 2‑2.

Goalkeeper Frank Kolić made several important saves for Istra, while both sides exchanged chances throughout the game. The draw concludes Istra’s preparation ahead of the new Croatian league season, where they will open the campaign against Lokomotiva at home.