Lokomotiva defeats Istra 1961 to climb HNL standings

Lokomotiva secured a 2-0 victory against Istra 1961 in the 10th round of the SuperSport HNL at Maksimir. The goals were scored by Fran Karačić in the 11th minute and Lovre Kulušić in the 46th minute.

With this win, Lokomotiva reached 10 points, moving up to seventh place in the league standings. Lokomotiva coach Nikica Jelavić praised his team's energy and tactical discipline, noting that they successfully neutralized Istra's midfield play. He described the performance as a “real men's game” where the team remained compact and applied the necessary pressure to secure the result.