The 3–2 victory gives Rijeka their second major trophy in the space of a few months. They had already lifted the Croatian Cup in March after overturning a 4–1 first-leg deficit against Futsal Dinamo with a remarkable 7–1 victory in the return match. For a club founded only five years ago, adding the Super Cup so quickly underlines just how rapidly Rijeka have established themselves among the strongest teams in Croatian futsal.
Rafinha Strikes Early — and Late
Rijeka needed only five minutes to take the lead in the final. Following a corner, Rafinha met the ball cleanly and volleyed it past the Olmissum defence to make it 1–0. It was the perfect start for Alen Jukić’s side, who had already shown throughout the Super Cup weekend that they were capable of scoring in bursts and punishing opponents quickly.
Olmissum responded in the 12th minute through Toni Kirevski, restoring parity and gradually shifting the momentum toward the home side. The champions then completed the turnaround in the 27th minute when Romeo Sušac capitalised on a Rijeka mistake to make it 2–1. At that point, the final appeared to be following a familiar pattern for Rijeka: a promising start against Olmissum followed by a period in which the Omiš side’s experience and intensity began to take control.
This time, however, Rijeka found a response. Captain Luka Suton equalised in the 31st minute, setting up a frantic closing phase in which both teams had opportunities to decide the match. With extra time approaching, Rafinha struck again.
The decisive action came as the game entered its final minute. Rafinha’s effort struck the post before deflecting off goalkeeper Vinko Rozga and into the net, giving Rijeka a 3–2 lead. Olmissum immediately turned to the goalkeeper-player in an attempt to force an equaliser, but Rijeka survived the final pressure and held on for the trophy.
For Rafinha, it was an ideal way to underline his importance to the team. He had already scored twice against Olmissum in the opening game of the previous season’s championship final, and once again proved decisive when Rijeka needed a moment of individual quality against the same opponent.
A Rivalry That Keeps Producing Drama
The Super Cup final was the latest chapter in a rivalry that has become one of the defining matchups in Croatian futsal.
Last season’s league final between Rijeka and Olmissum was extraordinary. Rijeka won the first two matches of the series and moved within one victory of the title, only for Olmissum to recover on their home court. The champions won the third match on penalties, dominated the fourth 6–1 and then completed the comeback in Rijeka, where the decisive fifth match ended 2–2 before Olmissum won the shootout.
That defeat was particularly painful because Rijeka had twice stood so close to becoming national champions. The Super Cup could never fully compensate for losing the league title, but beating Olmissum in Omiš provides an important psychological boost at the start of a new season.
The two sides have repeatedly demonstrated how evenly matched they are. Rijeka eliminated Olmissum in the Croatian Cup semi-final last season, winning 4–2, before Olmissum responded by taking the biggest domestic prize in the league. Now Rijeka have answered again with another trophy.
The pattern suggests that the rivalry is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.
Rijeka Had to Earn Their Place in the Final
The Super Cup triumph was not built on one dramatic evening alone. Rijeka first had to overcome Novo Vrijeme in the semi-final, producing another strong attacking performance in a 5–2 victory.
The match began chaotically, with an own goal giving Rijeka the lead inside the opening minute before Adrijan Trstenjak equalised for Novo Vrijeme. Suton restored Rijeka’s advantage before half-time, and Đorđe Rosić extended the lead shortly after the break. Novo Vrijeme briefly reduced the deficit, but Savio Valadares and Suton ensured Rijeka pulled away in the closing stages.
Suton’s two goals in that match proved particularly important and highlighted the captain’s influence during the weekend. He finished the competition with three goals, while also scoring the equaliser in the final against Olmissum.
Olmissum, meanwhile, booked their place in the final by defeating Futsal Dinamo 4–2. That set up the rematch many observers would have expected following last season’s title series: the reigning champions against the team that had pushed them to the absolute limit.
The outcome was different this time.
From Newcomers to Trophy Contenders
Perhaps the most striking aspect of Rijeka’s success is the speed with which the club has moved into the elite of Croatian futsal.
Founded only five years ago, Rijeka have already reached a championship final, won the Croatian Cup and now added the Super Cup. Their official club account described the victory in Omiš as the second trophy in their short history, an impressive return for an organisation still relatively new compared with established futsal names around the country.
That growth has not come without difficult moments. Losing the league title after leading the final series 2–0 could easily have left a psychological mark. Instead, Rijeka have responded by beginning the next season with silverware.
There is also a sense that the squad is developing a clear identity. Suton provides experience and leadership, Rafinha delivers decisive moments, while players such as Rosić, Savio and others have given the team enough attacking variety to avoid relying on a single source of goals.
That depth was visible across the Super Cup weekend. Rijeka scored five times against Novo Vrijeme and another three against Olmissum, while also showing enough defensive discipline to withstand the champions’ late goalkeeper-player pressure in the final.
More Than a Pre-Season Trophy
The Super Cup is played at the beginning of the campaign, and no team will confuse it with the league championship. Yet the timing gives it particular value.
For Rijeka, it offers immediate proof that the disappointment of last season has not slowed their momentum. For Olmissum, it is an early reminder that defending the league title will require another season of difficult battles against rivals capable of beating them even on their own court.
Novo Vrijeme finished third after producing a major comeback against Futsal Dinamo in the placement match. Dinamo led 3–1 before the Makarska side scored four unanswered goals to claim a 5–3 victory.
That result also reinforced the strength of the domestic field. Rijeka and Olmissum may currently sit at the centre of the conversation, but Novo Vrijeme and Futsal Dinamo remain capable of challenging both sides over the course of a long season.
For now, though, the first major statement belongs to Rijeka.
They travelled to Omiš, beat Novo Vrijeme in the semi-final, then defeated the reigning champions on their own court with a goal in the final minute. After the frustration of June, few ways of beginning the new campaign could have felt more satisfying.
Rijeka may still be a young club, but their trophy cabinet is beginning to tell a different story. With a Croatian Cup and now a first Super Cup already secured, the next challenge is obvious: turning repeated success in knockout competitions into the league title that narrowly escaped them last season.
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