Posušje with a man down defeated Željezničar: The Blues in a battle for survival

(Patria) - The match of the 27th round of the Wwin League of Bosnia and Herzegovina between Posušje and Željezničar was played. The scoreboard eventually showed 1:0, scsport.ba reports.

For the hosts, this duel had the significance of joining the race for Europe, while the team from Grbavica is fighting for survival. With the new triumph, the hosts continued their excellent spring streak. They played with a man down for a long time, and this victory carries special weight. The guests from Sarajevo once again disappointed their fans and face a battle for survival in the elite tier of Bosnian football. But, let's go in order.

Rozić's goal, red card, and penalty save

After initial probing, the hosts took the lead from the first dangerous action. Rozić brilliantly beat Vedad Muftić in the 14th minute for 1:0.

Just two minutes later, Lučić makes a mistake. He sends a short pass to his goalkeeper, which Boljević intercepts, the aforementioned Posušje player fouls him, and referee Džemidžić points to the spot and shows a red card to Lučić.

Krpić took the responsibility, but his shot was saved by Galić to the delight of the home fans. After that, the Blues tried to equalise. Bruno Akrapović's chosen ones attempted to use the extra man on the field, but without success.

On the other hand, Posušje's players spent the match in a defensive struggle. The 38th minute was played when Krpić headed wide of the goal. Željezničar's pressure did not let up. In the 42nd minute, the guests committed a foul, but Posušje's defence intervened well. It remained 1:0 until the end of the first half.

Pressure from the Blues in the second half, but without success

In the second half, the guests started strongly. They sought a way to Galić's goal to equalise as soon as possible. In the 54th minute, a triple substitution for Željezničar. Instead of Radinović, Karić, and Amoah, Radovac, Bismark, and Radovac entered.

Nedim Mekić tried his shot in the 61st minute, but the ball went high over the goal. Two minutes later, Pavković broke free from Cavnić, who fouled him and received a yellow card. Previously, the head coach of the hosts, Denis Ćorić, also received a public warning.

In the next action, Mekić shoots well from about 20 metres, but it is blocked. Then, in the 71st minute, Radovac brilliantly sets up Krpić, who hits the crossbar with his head. The guests continued to attack towards Posušje's goal. However, they could not find a way into Galić's net. Everything suggested that the hosts, despite being a man down on the field, would withstand the onslaught of the guests from the capital. Still, all of Željezničar's actions were stopped. It remained 1:0. A great victory for Posušje.