Crvena zvezda defeats Železničar 2-1 in Superliga match

Crvena zvezda secured a 2-1 victory against Železničar Pančevo in a delayed fifth-round match of the Serbian Superliga. Miloš Veljković opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but Železničar equalized in stoppage time of the first half through a header by Mirko Milikić.

The match remained competitive until the 89th minute, when Loizos Loizou scored a decisive goal to secure the three points for the visitors. With this win, Crvena zvezda maintains its lead at the top of the table with 25 points.

Following the match, head coach Albert Rijera noted that while the victory was essential, the team struggled with decision-making in the attacking third and faced challenges due to playing on artificial turf and managing injuries. He emphasized that the team must improve their offensive efficiency and defensive stability during set pieces.