International Club Friendly – 19 July 2026

Bratstvo Gračanica 3–2 Krivaja Zavidovići: Seven‑Goal Thriller in Bosnia

Bratstvo Gračanica edged out Krivaja Zavidovići 3‑2 in an entertaining friendly played on 19 July 2026. The match, staged in Gračanica, saw end‑to‑end action as both sides used the fixture to build match sharpness ahead of their respective domestic campaigns.

Match Overview

Krivaja Zavidovići took an early lead in the 8th minute when forward Admir Halilović pounced on a defensive mix‑up and slotted home. Bratstvo responded quickly, equalising through Mirza Mešić in the 15th minute after a flowing counter‑attack down the left.

The hosts then took control before half‑time. In the 33rd minute, a corner was headed in by centre‑back Haris Džindo to make it 2‑1. Krivaja Zavidovići pushed for an equaliser before the break but were denied by a reflex save from the Bratstvo goalkeeper.

Second‑Half Drama

The second half continued at a high tempo. Bratstvo extended their lead in the 58th minute when substitute Emir Kovačević finished off a well‑worked team move from the edge of the box. Krivaja refused to wilt, and they pulled one back in the 76th minute through a powerful strike from Dženis Beganović after a corner was only partially cleared.

The final 15 minutes saw Krivaja Zavidovići push hard for an equaliser, but Bratstvo’s defence held firm. The hosts’ goalkeeper made a crucial save from a header in the 88th minute to secure the win.

Key Takeaways

• Bratstvo Gračanica – efficient in attack and showed resilience under late pressure. A positive result to build confidence.
• Krivaja Zavidovići – will rue defensive lapses but their never‑say‑die attitude was encouraging.

The two Bosnian lower‑league sides will continue their pre‑season schedules with matches next week, looking to refine tactical shape and fitness.