Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Gaj 11th with 42 points, Vrbovec 18th with 24, 18 apart. Gaj's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 11th in the table.
Defeat had followed defeat for Gaj — four in succession. Vrbovec had gone 5 games without a win.
Igraliste NK Gaj Mace staged the fixture, a ground that holds 2,000. On the scoreboard, Vrbovec led 1-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Gaj: Tomislav Haramustek (58'), Martin Saban (62'), Dino Cvrtila (74') · Vrbovec: Josip Colarić (21'), Josip Colarić (82')