Kabel Novi Sad 3–1 FK Trajal Kruševac: Home Side Overcomes Early Pressure

Kabel Novi Sad secured an important 3–1 victory over FK Trajal Kruševac in the Serbian Mozzart Bet Prva Liga on 8 May 2026. The result at the Kabel Stadium kept the hosts firmly in the hunt for a top‑half finish, while Trajal’s relegation fears deepened after a costly defeat.

Match Overview

The match started with FK Trajal Kruševac looking the sharper side, pressing high and forcing early errors from the Kabel defence. However, the home team grew into the contest and turned the tide with a clinical second‑half display. The final 3–1 scoreline flattered Kabel slightly, but their resilience and finishing proved decisive.

Key Moments

• Trajal Strike First: The visitors took a deserved lead in the 22nd minute. A quick free‑kick caught the Kabel defence off guard, and the forward slotted home from a tight angle.
• Kabel Equalise Before Half‑Time: Just before the break, Kabel Novi Sad equalised through a well‑struck volley from the edge of the box. The goal came against the run of play but gave the hosts momentum heading into the interval.
• Second‑Half Turnaround: Kabel took the lead for the first time in the 54th minute, capitalising on a defensive mix‑up. Their top scorer finished calmly after a through‑ball split the centre‑backs.
• Insurance Goal: The home side sealed the win in the 78th minute with a counter‑attack goal, rounding the goalkeeper after a long ball from midfield.

Tactical Story

Kabel Novi Sad’s manager switched from a cautious 5‑3‑2 to a more adventurous 4‑2‑3‑1 after falling behind, pushing full‑backs higher and adding an extra attacker. The change disrupted Trajal’s defensive shape and allowed Kabel to exploit spaces between the lines. FK Trajal Kruševac, after a bright start, faded physically and struggled to maintain their press in the second half. Their midfield was overrun, and individual errors in defence proved costly.

Standout Performers

Kabel’s central midfielder was the engine room, covering every blade of grass and scoring the equaliser. The left winger caused constant problems with his dribbling and assisted the second goal. For Trajal, their striker worked hard but lacked support; the goalkeeper made several fine saves but could not prevent the collapse.

Table and Season Impact

The victory lifted Kabel Novi Sad into mid‑table safety, easing relegation worries. For FK Trajal Kruševac, the defeat kept them in the bottom three, now four points from safety with six matches to play. The result also highlighted Kabel’s growing confidence under their manager, who has steadied the ship after a rocky start to the season.