Slovenia round-up: Olimpija lead the way

NK Olimpija Ljubljana have moved to the top of the Slovenian first division after a 3-1 victory at NK Primorje.

Late goals
Olimpija were given the lead by top scorer Tonci Zlogar in the 57th minute, although that goal was cancelled out by Luka Vidmar on the hour. But on 73 minutes, Nedim Jusufbegovi put the visitors back ahead and captain Dusan Kosic sealed the victory with a fine long shot from 23 metres.

Koper slip
NK Koper slipped to second position after a 1-1 draw at NK Šmartno. Ramiz Smajlovic gave Šmartno the lead, but Yugoslavian striker Mirko Bunjevcevic levelled 46th minute.

Champions win
Reigning champions NK Maribor achieved a 1-0 victory over NK Rudar with a goal from Samir Duro in the 22nd minute, while early strikes for Andrej Kvas and Mitja Brulc helped NK Publikum to a 2-1 win against NK Mura, Marjan Dominko scoring a second-half consolation.

Korotan move up
Elsewhere, NK Gorica beat NK Ljubljana 2-0, while NK Korotan moved off the foot of the table with an unexpected 2-1 victory at home to high-flying NK Dravograd. Slavko Komar put Korotan ahead on seven minutes, and although Matej Rebol equalised soon after, Saudin Husejnovic scored the winner ten minutes from time.