Kozara Gradiska Claim Important Win at Famos Vojkovici in PL-RS Clash

FK Kozara Gradiska secured a valuable 1-0 away victory over Famos Vojkovici in the Republika Srpska First League on 22 August 2026. A second-half goal was enough to separate the sides in a tense and combative encounter.

Hard-Fought Contest in Vojkovići

The match started with both teams eager to establish control, but it was Kozara Gradiska who gradually found a rhythm in midfield. Famos Vojkovici, playing in front of their home supporters, defended resolutely and looked dangerous on the counter-attack, yet they struggled to carve out clear openings against a well-organised visiting back line.

The decisive moment arrived just past the hour mark when a quick exchange of passes on the edge of the penalty area opened up space for a Kozara forward, who finished coolly with his left foot into the bottom corner. The home side pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Kozara held firm to claim all three points.

Key Moments

• 63' – Deadlock broken: Kozara’s patient build-up paid off as the no. 10 played a perfectly weighted through ball and the striker applied a clinical finish.
• 71' – Famos almost level: A whipped cross from the left was met with a glancing header that flashed just wide of the far post.
• 87' – Late scare: A goalmouth scramble in the Kozara box ended with the visiting keeper smothering the ball on the line.

Performance Analysis

Kozara Gradiska’s defensive organisation was the defining feature of their performance. Their back four remained disciplined throughout and midfielder pressed aggressively to protect the space in front of the defence. Famos Vojkovici, while spirited, lacked a creative spark in the final third and rarely tested the goalkeeper with shots from open play.

What It Means

Victory lifts FK Kozara Gradiska into the upper reaches of the PL-RS standings and gives them momentum to carry into their next fixture. For Famos Vojkovici, the defeat is a frustrating setback on home soil, but the margins were slender and the performance offered plenty of reasons for encouragement as the season develops.

Matches like this, shaped by discipline and determination, underline exactly why the Republika Srpska First League remains so competitive — no away side can take anything for granted, and every goal is hard-earned.