The first league has begun, the Copres routinely beat the Lendov Nafto

The first league match of the season began with Koper comfortably defeating Lendava's Nafta 2-0 in Lendava. The game marked the return of the First League Telemach, with Nafta and Koper opening the campaign, one of the favorites for the title. In the first minute, Nafta’s Josip Zorica scored, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside position. The visitors controlled the tempo and created several dangerous chances, eventually taking the lead in the 28th minute. A well-worked move led to Karim Manseri scoring, assisted by Josip Iličić, putting Koper ahead. After halftime, Nafta struggled to break through the organized Koper defense, while Koper maintained pressure and sealed the win late in stoppage time when Blessing Irabor netted the second goal. Koper’s team, coached by Zoran Zeljković, displayed maturity and discipline, securing their place as a title contender. Their performance set the tone for the new season, while Nafta showed resilience despite falling short. The result leaves Nafta needing more consistency to challenge in the upcoming matches. The match saw several key moments. In the 50th minute, Leo Rimac fouled Rok Pirtovšk, earning a yellow card. However, after reviewing the footage, the goal was disallowed. Koper remained composed throughout, even as Nafta occasionally threatened. The home side, supported by packed stands, lacked the final touch in critical moments, allowing Koper to dominate proceedings. The victory highlights Koper’s readiness for the challenges ahead. With a disciplined approach and tactical execution, they have established themselves as a formidable force in the league. Meanwhile, Nafta, though unable to secure a point, demonstrated competitiveness and will look to improve in future fixtures. The early results suggest that the competition will be tight, with multiple teams capable of challenging for the top spot. Other matches scheduled for the day included Celje versus Mura, Radomlje against Brinje Grosuplje, Olimpija Ljubljana facing Bravo, and Aluminij against Maribor. These games will provide further insight into the strength of each team as the season progresses. The outcome of this match underscores the competitive nature of the league and sets the stage for an exciting campaign. As teams continue to build momentum, the race for the title promises to be intense, with each match offering crucial points that could determine the eventual champion.