NK Slaven Belupo lost to Rijeka 0:2 in the HNL match. The match was played at the Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš in Koprivnica, and 1,337 fans attended. Toni Fruk scored two goals for Rijeka, in the 5th and 15th minutes. NK Slaven Belupo had several chances to score, but failed to do so. Marko Dabro hit the post in the 2nd minute with a shot from 20 meters, but the goal was not allowed. Rijeka continued to dominate the match and in the 15th minute Fruk scored another goal. NK Slaven Belupo tried to get back into the match, but failed. In the second half, Rijeka continued to control the match and did not allow NK Slaven Belupo to score. Toni Fruk once again showed his quality and scored two goals. NK Slaven Belupo will have to improve if they want to advance to a higher rank. The match ended with a score of 0:2 in favor of Rijeka. NK Slaven Belupo will hope to improve in the next match. Rijeka is now in third place on the table, and NK Slaven Belupo is in a lower position. The match was important for both teams, as they fought for points in the HNL.