At the Gradski vrt Stadium, Osijek celebrated a major victory in the derby against their fiercest rivals, Dinamo Zagreb, winning 2-1. The atmosphere was tense, and fans filled every corner of the stadium, creating a real spectacle from the moment the players appeared on the pitch.

Osijek started the match aggressively, and just 15 minutes in, B. Barišić scored the first goal, igniting an explosion of joy among the home fans. His stunning free-kick was simply unstoppable for Dinamo's goalkeeper, who could only watch the ball hit the net.

In the first half, Osijek dominated the game, creating several good chances. However, Dinamo fought back in the second half, equalizing in the 60th minute after D. Čolina made a clumsy foul inside the box. Yet Osijek did not give up. In the 75th minute, R. Jurišić brought his team back into the lead after an initial assist from N. Omerović.

In the end, Osijek held on to their advantage until the final whistle, further solidifying their confidence for the remainder of the season. "This was our night," the coach stated after the match, adding that the players fought till the last moment.