Radnicki 1923 stuns Partizan after 57-year wait
The Kragujevac club celebrated in Humksa with a man down, with Uros Sremcevic scoring the only goal in the closing stages of the first half.
The Kragujevac club celebrated in Humksa with a man down, with Uros Sremcevic scoring the only goal in the closing stages of the first half.
Footballers of Radnicki 1923 from Kragujevac achieved a historic victory in Belgrade, defeating Partizan at their stadium in Humksa 0:1 in the 5th round of the Serbian Superliga. It was Radnicki's first win over Partizan in 57 years, and the visitors achieved it while playing almost the entire second half with a man down.
The key moments of the match played on August 16, 2026, occurred in the closing stages of the first half. In the 33rd minute, Hassan Hilu received a straight red card, leaving coach Fedja Dudic's team with ten men on the field. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Radnicki did not stop.
In the 45th minute, an attack down the left side led to a perfect cutback for Uros Sremcevic, who from about ten meters out routinely sent the ball into Partizan's net. That goal ultimately decided the match, and Kurir.rs also reports that the black-and-whites had a clear chance within the first 30 seconds that they failed to convert.
For Radnicki 1923, this is a triumph that will hold a special place in the club's history. On the other hand, Partizan, in front of their own fans, suffered a defeat that, as N1 BiH reports, will certainly be a cause for concern after the fifth round of the championship.
The match ended with a minimal victory for the visitors, 0:1 (0:1), and the only scorer was Sremcevic, a former Red Star player, which further adds to the symbolism of this surprise in Humksa.
