Borac Čačak secured a narrow 2:3 victory over Loznica in the Prva Liga on Friday night. It was a contest that looked settled for long stretches before the final whistle brought chaos. The visitors moved clear at the top of the table, while the hosts remain entrenched in the middle pack.
Loznica started with intent, taking an early lead through M. Jelenic after just 3 minutes. And here's the thing, the momentum shifted abruptly around minute 20 when D. Starcevic picked up a yellow card. That moment seemed to tighten the game, and Borac eventually levelled through S. Carapic in the 53rd minute.
The visitors then took control. A. Desancic put Borac ahead at minute 81, and I. Yusuf doubled their advantage shortly after. Loznica refused to lie down, however. S. Djuric pulled one back late in the game, sparking a frantic period where he struck again in stoppage time. To be fair, the result held firm at 2:3 despite the flurry.
The numbers told a different story than the scoreboard. Borac enjoyed 61 per cent possession and launched 102 attacks compared to Loznica’s 83. Yet the hosts managed 8 shots off target against just 3 for the visitors. By then, it was evident that Borac were second to nothing in terms of territory, even if Loznica created space on the counter.
The win sees Borac Čačak extend their lead at the summit of the Prva Liga. They now sit on 18 points from 7 games, one loss separating them from perfection. Loznica, meanwhile, remain ninth with 8 points, struggling to find consistency in this campaign.