Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Beltinci beat PrvaLiga side Mura 4-1 in a pre-season friendly at Športni park Beltinci. Akinremi (8'), Graj (41'), Černe (56') and Šarlah (80') scored for the hosts; Aščić (58') replied for Mura.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Beltinci, playing their first pre-season friendly of summer 2026 under coach Simon Dvoršak, took full advantage of a disjointed Mura side who coach Mitja Mörec had completely rotated after their 1-1 draw with Armenian side Noah the previous day.
The opener arrived in the eighth minute. Mura failed to clear their lines in the box, the ball broke to Vid Štefanec, and his effort rebounded to Nigerian striker Samod Adeola Akinremi at close range. Akinremi hammered a powerful shot past goalkeeper Nejc Antonič to make it 1-0.
Beltinci doubled their lead four minutes before half-time. Klemen Mlakar delivered a pass into the danger area and Niko Graj turned the ball home from close range, sending the hosts into the break 2-0 up.
The second half continued in the same vein. On 56 minutes, Jure Boršič's shot was blocked by the Mura defence, but the loose ball fell to returnee Gašper Černe, who swept it into the net for 3-0.
Mura briefly pulled one back two minutes later through Marko Aščić, who capitalised on a defensive mix-up in the Beltinci backline and beat goalkeeper Vid Šumenjak one-on-one to make it 3-1.
But any hopes of a Mura fightback were extinguished on 80 minutes. Liam Doplihar's initial effort was parried by Antonič, and substitute Enej Šarlah volleyed the rebound emphatically into the net to restore the three-goal cushion — the final score of 4-1.
The turning point
Mura's decision to rest virtually their entire first XI after the Noah friendly the day before left the visitors with an inexperienced, makeshift lineup from the start. Beltinci exploited that lack of cohesion ruthlessly in the opening 10 minutes, and Mura never recovered from Akinremi's eighth-minute opener. The quick-fire third goal just after the hour effectively ended the contest before Aščić's reply could build any momentum.
Key performers
Samod Adeola Akinremi (Beltinci) — The Nigerian teenager opened the scoring with a clinical finish and was a persistent threat throughout his time on the pitch. His movement unsettled Mura's stand-in defence.
Niko Graj (Beltinci) — Marked his pre-season return with a well-taken goal on the stroke of half-time. Also solid in the defensive phase.
Marko Aščić (Mura) — The lone bright spot for the visitors, showing sharp reactions to pull a goal back immediately after Beltinci's third. His work-rate stood out in an otherwise subdued Mura display.
Enej Šarlah (Beltinci) — Came off the bench to cap the scoring with a crisp volley, underlining Beltinci's attacking depth.
Player of the match: Samod Adeola Akinremi.
By the numbers — interpreted
The 4-1 scoreline accurately reflected the balance of play. Vestnik described Beltinci as "absolutely the better team" with "a host of chances" beyond the four goals. Mura's experimental XI — featuring seven half-time substitutions — never found rhythm. The visitors' consolation from Aščić (58') came immediately after Černe's goal, but Beltinci reasserted control and finished with Šarlah's 80th-minute strike. The H2H widget on this page shows three previous meetings between the sides with one win each and one draw, averaging four goals per game — this fixture extended that trend.
What it means
Beltinci begin their 2. SNL summer preparations with a thoroughly encouraging result against top-flight opposition, albeit a weakened version. For Mura, Mörec will treat this as a fitness exercise for fringe and trialist players; the real tests lie ahead as they build toward the 2026/27 PrvaLiga season. The full first-team XI that drew 1-1 with Noah the previous day remains the benchmark for Mura's competitive starting lineup.
Beltinci's next friendly is scheduled for 10 July against SK Sturm II (Austria). Mura's next pre-season fixture was not confirmed at the time of writing.
Verdict
A one-sided Prekmurje derby that told us more about Beltinci's sharpness and depth than Mura's prospects. The second-tier side were quicker, hungrier and more clinical. For Mura, this was a scheduled rest day for key men — nothing more. The real story is Beltinci's encouraging start under Dvoršak, with Akinremi and Graj looking ready for the 2. SNL campaign ahead.
Match Events
Beltinci and Mura have met 3 times — Beltinci won 1, Mura won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (6 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 6 Jul 2026