Kolubara Lazarevac claimed a narrow 77-75 victory over Radnički in the First League on Sunday, October 4th. The away side held on in the final moments to secure all three points. It was a result that keeps them in contention while leaving the home side still searching for consistency.
Radnički sit sixth in the table after 30 games, with 16 wins and 14 defeats. They haven't recorded a draw all season, which speaks to their attacking approach. The visitors have been more unpredictable of late, with results swinging both ways in their recent outings.
And here's the thing about this particular match — you could feel the tension building as the clock wound down. Kolubara didn't just get lucky; they made the right decisions when it mattered. The home side pushed hard but couldn't find that extra gear in the closing stages.
Looking back at Radnički's recent form, they've been scoring freely. Eighty-seven against Metalac, ninety-five against Sombor BS, ninety-six against Dinamik — the attack has been fluid. But defence has been the question mark, especially in that 106-103 thriller against OKK Beograd.
Kolubara's run hasn't been as straightforward. They lost 91-84 to OKK Novi Pazar, then bounced back with a 100-85 win over Vršac. The 94-84 victory against Mladost Zemun showed they can control games when they need to. But that 109-90 defeat to OKK Beograd was a reminder of their vulnerabilities.
The final scoreline tells you everything you need to know. Two points separated these sides after a full contest. Neither team dominated from start to finish, and that's what made this one worth watching. The result keeps the league tight at the middle of the table.
