Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb moved a big step closer to retaining their league title after a 1-0 home win over Osijek on Saturday left them 11 points clear at the top with eight matches left.
Nearest rivals Hajduk Split slumped to a 1-0 home defeat to struggling Pula Staro Cesko.
Third-placed NK Zagreb are 18 points off the pace after a 1-1 draw with second bottom Cibalia Vinkovci.
Midfielder Josip Tadic gave Dinamo the three points with a diving header in the 20th minute after a pinpoint cross by defender Hrvoje Cale.
Hajduk missed a hatful of good chances before Marko Radas sank them with a 54th minute free kick that trickled over the line after keeper Vladimir Balic spilled it.
