Maribor secures comeback victory against Brinje Grosuplje

Maribor secured a comeback victory against Brinje Grosuplje in their return to competitive play following an international break. The match began with Brinje leading 1-0 after the first half, following a mistake by Maribor goalkeeper Ažbe Jug, which allowed Haris Vučkić to score in the 44th minute.

In the second half, Cipot equalized for Brinje in the 46th minute. However, the momentum shifted when Tshipamba hit the crossbar; the rebound fell to the home goalkeeper, Zrnec, who inadvertently knocked it into the net, resulting in a 2-1 lead for Maribor. Despite late pressure from Brinje, Maribor held on for the win.

Ahead of the match, player Behar Feta noted that the team used the break for intensive training and friendly matches to maintain competitive sharpness. The victory sets the stage for Maribor's upcoming challenging schedule against Celje, Koper, and Olimpija.