Jazinari Arbanasi Edge Križevci in First League Thriller
Jazinari Arbanasi edged Križevci 70-64 in the First League on 10 October. The visitors took all three points at home, securing a narrow victory. They had already beaten the hosts earlier in the campaign, 95-82 in April, and this time around they held firm when it mattered most.
To be fair, the result was no surprise given their recent trajectory. The visitors came into this fixture with momentum, having won four of their last five outings.
And here's the thing about away games — they often reveal character. Jazinari had shown they could dominate on paper with those high-scoring victories, but this was different. They held their nerve against a Križevci side that had pushed them hard, refusing to let the lead slip despite the pressure.
By then, the standings told a clearer story. Sixteen points from twenty-six matches placed them sixth, with twelve losses already in the books. Each result now carried more weight as the season wound down, and this win kept them within reach of the teams above.
The gap to the leaders remained substantial, but the visitors had turned a corner. With twelve defeats already recorded, there was little room for error.
The remaining fixtures would decide whether they could climb higher or settle for mid-table comfort. This result suggested they were ready to fight for something more.
