The 13th round SuperSport Hrvatska nogometna liga (Croatian Football League) match between NK Istra 1961 and HNK Rijeka was played on 7 November, starting at 18:00, at the Aldo Drosina city stadium in Pula. The match attracted approximately 3,800 spectators, including around 600 away fans.
Police implemented a series of security measures to ensure the match proceeded peacefully. Officers were deployed to several locations in the city for preventive action and monitored the situation before, during and after the game. Thanks to these activities, no clashes between fans were recorded.
Before the match started, police found ten pieces of pyrotechnic devices at the stadium and intervened against a minor fan of the home team who attempted to bring in a firework. Action was also taken against a 19-year-old female fan of the away team who attempted to bring in pyrotechnics. All offenders will be reported in accordance with the Law on the Prevention of Disorder at Sporting Events.
During the match, an undetermined number of fans from both teams engaged in unlawful behaviour by using pyrotechnic devices. Police officers are continuing their activities to identify the responsible individuals. The Istra Police Administration thanks everyone whose responsible behaviour contributed to the safe conduct of the match, as well as citizens for their understanding and patience during short traffic delays while escorting fans and implementing other security measures.
