Borac defeated Sarajevo and solidified their top spot in the league table

(Patria) - FK Borac celebrated a 2-0 victory against FK Sarajevo in a derby match, with the game in Banja Luka marked by a stoppage due to inappropriate chanting, VAR checks, numerous cards, and on-field tensions.

The hosts started the match better and threatened in the 2nd minute when Hrelja hit the crossbar after a cross from Jojić. In the remainder of the first half, Sarajevo took the initiative and had several attempts through Kuprešak and Hujber, but without serious threats to Jurkas' goal.

The match was briefly interrupted in the 16th minute due to the glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić from the stands, after which referee Armin Kukić stopped the game and warned via the public address system about the unacceptable behavior.

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Borac-Sarajevo match briefly interrupted due to chanting for a war criminal

(Patria) - Due to chanting by Borac fans in the match against Sarajevo, the main referee Armin Kukić from Bugojno briefly interrupted the match, after a strong reaction from the Bordo team's bench. Borac fans continuously threw pyrotechnics, after which he

In the second half, Borac quickly took the lead. In the 47th minute, Perić crossed, and Hrelja scored for 1-0. Sarajevo players protested for an alleged foul at the beginning of the action, but the goal was confirmed after a VAR check.

Until the end of the match, the visitors tried to equalize. Carlos had the best chance after a cross from Kuprešak, but his shot was blocked. Towards the end, Elezi shot from distance, but the ball went over the goal.

The match was again briefly interrupted in the 63rd minute due to smoke caused by flares from the home fans. Referee Kukić showed several yellow cards during the second half, and nervousness grew as the match approached its end.

Sarajevo had to push forward for an equalizer just before the end of the match and was punished for it in the 88th minute when Perić scored for 2-0.

Sarajevo did not hit the target with any shot throughout the entire match.

After this victory, Borac remained in first place with 53 points in the table, while Sarajevo is third with 38.