# Istra 1961 football club performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istra-1961-football-club-performance
> Updated: 2026-11-05T07:00:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Istra 1961 suffered a 2-0 defeat against Lokomotiva in the SuperSport HNL, a match where Lokomotiva coach Nikica Jelavić described his team’s performance as a “real men’s game”.

By November 2026, the club achieved success in the Croatian Cup, securing a place in the quarterfinals after defeating Zagorec and Neretva. Coach Javier Cabello utilized eight new starters during this progression, and Jan Paus-Kunšt noted that the squad demonstrated “greater maturity” in these matches compared to previous years.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Istra 1961 reaches Croatian Cup quarterfinals

Istra 1961 has advanced to the Croatian Cup quarterfinals after defeating Zagorec and Neretva, demonstrating improved maturity and control in their recent performances.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istra-1961-reaches-croatian-cup-quarterfinals

### 2026-10-16: Lokomotiva defeats Istra 1961 to climb HNL standings

Lokomotiva defeated Istra 1961 2-0 in the HNL, with goals from Fran Karačić and Lovre Kulušić, moving the Zagreb-based club up to seventh place in the league.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lokomotiva-and-istra-1961-face-off-in-hnl-match

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