Petar Rubić invited to the U-20 team

Another young Istra 1961 player have deserved national call up – after Agron Rufati, the call came to Petar Rubić, who will be member of the Croatian U-20 team. There are two friendly matches scheduled against Russia on September 5th and 7th in Čakovec. We congratulate Petar on the invitation and wish him the best…

Rufati deserved Macedonian U-21 call up

Istra 1961’ player Agron Rufati deserved call up for Macedonian U-21 national team for matches against Serbia and Armenia within the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers. We congratulate Agron and we wish his a lot of luck in national team jersey! #ForzaIstra

Textual review of the 5th round of Prva HNL: Rijeka – Istra 1961

In the last match of 5th round of Max TV Prva liga Istra played against Rijeka at Rujevica. Coach Manolo Márquez sent these 11 on the pitch: Landeta; Rubić, Oneto, Rodriguez, Grujević; Segado, Cardozo; Traore, Ivančić, Regan; Mierez. Istra started game well and came into the lead in 3rd minute. Oneto tried with his head after…

Press conference after an away match at Rijeka (3-3)

After a draw result at Rujevica, Istra 1961’ coach gave his opinion about the game on press conference. “We’ve played against one of the best teams in the league and won a point. Game was really crazy. We got into the lead, they equalised and then once again the same thing. After that they scored…

Dejan Maksimović is no longer a member of Istra 1961

From today Dejan Maksimović is no longer a player of NK Istra 1961. He arrived to the club last season, made 24 appearances and scored 3 goals.   Istra 1961 wishes to thank him for all effort and work he put in and also wish him luck in his professional football career.   #ForzaIstra

Textual review of the 4th round of Prva HNL: Istra 1961 – Lokomotiva

  Istra 1961 1-2 Lokomotiva (73′ Ivančić; 29′ Krstanović, 80′ Kastrati) In 4th round of Max TV Prva liga Istra played against Lokomotiva at Drosina. Lokomotiva was looking for a chance to get on the first place on league table, at least for some time, while Istra was looking for the first victory this season.…

Javier Morán and Nicolas de Silva are joining NK Istra 1961

  Javier Morán is our new Chief of Academy. Previously he worked as a coach at Rayo Vallecano, Malaga and Real Madrid. New head of nutrition department will be Nicolas de Silva. He will take care of diet program not only for our first team, but also of our football academy, which includes various measurements, such…

Invitation for the first open trainings for girls at Drosina

Istra 1961 wants to invite all girls 10-15 years-old to come to Drosina and show what they know on open trainings, starting this Friday. The best ones will have a chance to play for Istra 1961 women’s team, as well as free entry on a game against Lokomotiva, this Saturday, for all girls who come…

Textual review of the 3rd round of Prva HNL: Osijek – Istra 1961

NK Osijek 3:0 NK Istra 1961 (49’ Henty, 73’ Hajradinović (penal), 80’ Lončar)[:us]After a visit to Maksimir, it was time for an away match at Osijek. Zeleno-žuti have won one point in the first 2 games, while Osijek had the maximum effect. These 11 have started the match: Čondrić; Franić, Oneto, Rodriguez, Grujević; Cardozo, Espinosa;…

Press conference after defeat against Osijek (3-0)

After defeat against Osijek 3-0, Istra’s coach Manolo Márquez   gave his opinion at press conference. “True, we played well in the first half, especially in the first 30 minutes. Last 15 minutes of the first half weren’t so good, but we managed to go on the break with positive result. Early goal in the second…