Radnik Bijeljina Women secured a valuable 2-1 victory over Leotar Women in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Women’s League on September 28, 2026. The home side came from behind to claim all three points, strengthening their position in the upper half of the table.

Match Overview

Played at the Gradski Stadion in Bijeljina, the match was a closely contested affair between two regional rivals. Leotar Women started brightly and took an early lead, but Radnik responded with character and determination. The second half saw the home team dominate proceedings, and their persistence paid off with two well-worked goals. The win extends Radnik's unbeaten run to four matches, while Leotar remain in mid-table, still searching for consistency.

Key Moments

Leotar Women stunned the home crowd in the 12th minute when Ana Marić latched onto a through ball and slotted past the goalkeeper. Radnik equalised in the 39th minute through Jelena Kovačević, who fired home from the edge of the box after a neat lay-off. The winning goal arrived in the 73rd minute, and it was Milica Petrović who became the hero, heading in a corner from the right to send the home fans into raptures.

Tactical Story

Radnik Bijeljina set up in a 4-4-2 formation, looking to use the width of their midfield to stretch Leotar's defence. After a shaky start, they grew into the game and began to dominate the midfield battle. Leotar, playing a 4-2-3-1, tried to hit on the counter-attack but found little joy as Radnik's defence tightened up. The introduction of fresh legs in the second half gave Radnik renewed energy, and they pinned Leotar back for long periods.

Standout Players

Milica Petrović was the match-winner, not only for her goal but for her tireless running and link-up play. Jelena Kovačević was equally impressive, scoring the equaliser and causing constant problems with her dribbling. For Leotar, Ana Marić took her goal well and was a threat throughout, while goalkeeper Ivana Jurić made several fine saves to keep her team in the contest.

Season Impact

With this win, Radnik Bijeljina Women climb to fifth in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Women’s League standings, keeping their hopes of a top-three finish alive. Leotar Women remain in seventh place, but they showed enough to suggest they can climb the table with more consistency. The two sides will meet again later in the season, and if this encounter is anything to go by, it will be another fiercely competitive derby.