Borac draws with Panathinaikos in Banja Luka

(Patria) - Borac from Banja Luka played its first, and at the same time historic, match in the league phase of the Conference League tonight.

The team from Banja Luka faced Greek Panathinaikos, and the match ended 1:1, writes Faktor.

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The Greeks started the match better and took the lead in the 11th minute. Mladenović crossed, and Bakasetas was on the ball for a 1:0 lead.

It could have been 2:0 immediately, but goalkeeper Shishovski saved the home team.

Borac then threatened through Despotović, Skorup, and Kulašin, but without scoring.

Just as the second half began - 1:1. Herrera crossed, and Despotović headed brilliantly past the visiting goalkeeper.

Immediately in the next attack, everyone in the stands was on their feet. Herrera shot, but Dragowski saved brilliantly, and it remained 1:1.

When the pressure subsided, the visitors could have taken the lead. Sporar was alone about ten meters out, he shot, and everyone saw the ball in the net. However, it hit the outside of the net.

The Greeks attacked, bringing all their forces from the bench, but Borac defended well.

The team from Banja Luka succeeded in their intention, and it remained 1:1, and Mladen Žižović's players certainly deserve all the praise for tonight's performance.