Željezničar records victory in prelude to derby

(Patria) - Željezničar recorded an important victory in the prelude to the city derby against Sarajevo (Wednesday), with Radnik forced to capitulate at Grbavica.

The match did not start well for the Blues. The visitors took the lead in the 15th minute after a counter-attack initiated by Vasić, who passed to Vušurović, who shot. The ball deflected off Ikić, went over Ikić, and ended up in Željo's net. A cold shower for the hosts.

Amar Osim's protégés then started attacking the Bijeljina team's goal more aggressively, who defended successfully until the 34th minute, when Semir Štilić found himself well in the scramble and routinely beat Kozić for the equalizer.

Just when it seemed the first half would end in a draw, Željezničar turned the game around. Miličević ran in from behind on a rebound and shot powerfully from 18 meters – 2:1 before the break.

There were not as many excitements in the second half, although Željezničar controlled the game. Radnik, however, completely faded and mostly defended. Veselinović was the most dangerous, but he failed to threaten Kozić.

The score changed again at the very end. In the last minute, Lendrić scored after several passes in Radnik's penalty area for the final 3:1.