NK Varaždin 3:1 NK Kustošija — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

NK Varaždin came from behind to beat NK Kustošija 3-1 in a Club Friendly, with Nikica Peranovic the standout player for the losing side, and the result sets up the reverse fixture between these two sides on 16 July. Kustošija took the lead early in the second half, but Varaždin responded with three unanswered goals to turn the match on its head.

The turning point arrived when Kustošija scored in the 49th minute, only for Varaždin to equalise seven minutes later. A second Varaždin goal in the 69th minute put them ahead, and they sealed the win with a third in the 79th minute, while yellow cards for a Varaždin player in the 43rd minute and a Kustošija player in the 73rd minute added to the scrappy nature of the contest.

Varaždin dominated the statistics, holding 64% possession and winning six corners to Kustošija's one, dictating the tempo throughout despite falling behind. Nikica Peranovic earned a 6.88 rating for Kustošija, the highest of any player on the pitch, though he did not score. The next fixture sees Varaždin and Kustošija meet again on 16 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of NK Varaždin vs NK Kustošija?

NK Varaždin 3-1 NK Kustošija (Club Friendly Games).

Were there any cards in NK Varaždin vs NK Kustošija?

Yellow cards: null (NK Varaždin); null (NK Kustošija).