Ilija Nestorovski scores twice in four minutes — Slaven Belupo held 2–2 by Rudeš on 18 September 2026
Nestorovski came off the bench to score twice in four minutes, yet Rudeš levelled in 90+2' to deny Slaven Belupo victory.
Ilija Nestorovski marked the evening with two goals in the space of four minutes for Slaven Belupo, but the Croatian side still dropped points as Rudeš rescued a 2–2 draw in stoppage time on 18 September 2026.
The former North Macedonia international was introduced at the start of the second half. Until the 75th minute the hosts led 1–0; Nestorovski then scored to level the game and, four minutes later, struck again to put Slaven Belupo ahead 1–2.
Late drama denied the visitors
Rudeš found a reply in the 90+2nd minute to make the final score 2–2, cancelling out Nestorovski’s late impact and leaving Slaven Belupo with a shared point from the trip.
With his brace, Nestorovski has now scored five goals in the HNL this season and stands level in third place on the league’s top scorers list.
The draw means Slaven Belupo missed an opportunity to climb the table, while Rudeš earned a crucial stoppage-time point in the Croatian First Football League (HNL).
Photo: press material from the event
