Zagreb Wins Opening Derby Against Nexe

Zagreb secured a 35:29 home win over Nexe in the opening derby of the Croatian handball season, leading 19:14 at halftime.

Captain Filip Glavaš was the top scorer for the winning side with 11 goals, playing a key role in Zagreb's dominant performance against their biggest rivals from Našice.

The result gives Zagreb an early psychological edge in what promises to be a closely watched rivalry throughout the season.