Sloboda Tuzla saw off Tosh Tešanj 4-2 on Saturday in the FBiH First League, the fourth stage of competition. The home side took all three points at their own ground, lifting them to sixth place on seven points from four matches. Tosh Tešanj remain in thirteenth, still three points from safety after their third defeat in as many league outings this season. We had backed the hosts to win, and at 58 per cent confidence, the result proved us right — though not without a scare for the home crowd.
There were no cards to note, no substitutions recorded, and nothing to break up the flow of the scoreline. The visitors briefly drew level before Sloboda pulled away, but the final margin tells the fuller story. Tosh Tešanj had tasted victory earlier against Zvijezda Gradačak, yet this fixture exposed the fragility of their form. By then, the home side had already shown they could swing momentum in their favour.
Sloboda's recent run reads as two wins, one draw, and two losses — a pattern that has produced inconsistency but also flashes of quality. Their 3-0 victory over Tomislav and the 3-0 win against Železničar Sarajevo suggest they can dominate weaker opposition. Tosh Tešanj's results have been less generous: losses to GOŠK Gabela and Radnik Hadžići, a solitary win, and a 3-3 draw with Tomislav that barely counts as a result. The gap in confidence is visible in the table.
The home side's fourth-place finish last season meant they carried expectations into this campaign. This win keeps them in touch with the top half, while Tosh Tešanj's position offers little comfort. The goal difference matters less when you are four points behind the side above you, but the points themselves are what count. Sloboda Tuzla fancy their chances of holding on, provided they do not drop form now.