Partizan loses 2-1 to IMT amid criticism of youth and defensive woes

Partizan IMT Saša Ilić red card youth problem

Partizan were defeated 2-1 by IMT in the third round of the Serbian SuperLiga at Humska stadium. The match turned when Aleks Zeković received a direct red card in the 14th minute, leaving the hosts with ten men. IMT capitalised, with Dušan Žagar scoring the opening goal and later Lebi adding a second in stoppage time.

Coach Saša Ilić blamed the loss on the team's youth, saying the side "easily concedes chances" and that "the biggest problem is the youth". He also highlighted defensive frailties, noting that the back line struggled after the red card and that the team needs reinforcement and better organization.

IMT remained unbeaten, keeping a perfect record and staying atop the league table. Partizan fans expressed anger on social media, demanding changes and more experienced players. The club’s sporting director Radosav Petrović was referenced for future transfer decisions.

Entities: Aleks Zeković · Dušan Žagar · FK IMT · FK Partizan · Milan Vukotić · Miloš Milanović · Saša Ilić

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Both teams created multiple scoring opportunities but none resulted in a goal. (All three articles describe several chances for each side without a goal.)
[● 3 SOURCES] The match between Partizan and IMT ended 0-0. (All three articles report a goalless draw.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Before the match Partizan had four points and IMT six points in the SuperLiga. (Article e55be4f6-8172-4cd2-944a-8ac676ad54d5 states the point totals.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The referee for the match was Miloš Milanović. (Article 674a2c60-cec0-4cf2-b07e-ce1e540714b2 mentions the referee Miloš Milanović.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Partizan were missing Senegalese player Dembe Seka due to suspension. (Article e55be4f6-8172-4cd2-944a-8ac676ad54d5 notes the suspension of Dembe Seka.)
[● 3 SOURCES] The match was played at Humska stadium in Belgrade. (All three articles mention the venue as Humska (in Belgrade).)
[● 3 SOURCES] The match was part of the third round of the Serbian SuperLiga season. (All three articles refer to the game as a third‑round fixture.)
[● 3 SOURCES] Aleks Zeković received a direct red card in the 14th minute, leaving Partizan with ten players. (All three articles describe Zeković’s red card and the resulting numerical disadvantage.)