Vojvodina Novi Sad 2 – 1 Radnik Surdulica: Stojković-Inspired Comeback Keeps Vojvodina in Hunt

Vojvodina Novi Sad claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Radnik Surdulica in Serbia’s Mozzart Bet Superliga, coming from a goal down to win at home in front of their faithful supporters. The result strengthens Vojvodina’s position in the upper half of the table and extends their unbeaten run in the top-flight domestic championship.

Match Overview

The match started at a high tempo, with both sides eager to assert themselves in the middle of the park. Vojvodina, backed by a vocal home crowd in Novi Sad, expected to dominate possession and force Radnik into a defensive shell. But it was the visitors who struck first against the run of play, shocking the home bench with a well-placed shot after a swift counter-attack in the 22nd minute.

Radnik Surdulica, positioned near the lower end of the Superliga standings, had come to Novi Sad with a clear strategy: defend deep, stay compact, and take their chances on the break. Their early goal gave them something to protect, and for a long period it looked as though they might hold out and claim a memorable away result.

Second-Half Pressure and Equaliser

Vojvodina responded with sustained pressure after the interval, moving the ball quickly from side to side and forcing several excellent saves from Radnik’s goalkeeper. The equaliser eventually came via a corner kick in the 64th minute, when a towering header from central defender Đorđe Stojković powered past the keeper to level the scores and ignite the home crowd.

The goal lifted Vojvodina, who sensed a late winner. Their full-backs pushed higher, and Radnik began to lose their early discipline as legs tired. The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute when a clever dummy and run from the left channel created space for the home attackers. A low cross was turned in from close range, sparking wild celebrations among the home supporters and sealing the three points.

Tactical Story

Vojvodina’s patient build-up play was met with Radnik’s dense low block for long stretches of the first half. The home side struggled to carve out openings in behind, but coach’s half-time adjustments — including a switch to a more direct style and increased width from the full-backs — transformed their attacking output. Radnik’s strategy was effective for a time, but they were ultimately undone by defensive fatigue and Vojvodina’s superior technical quality in the final half hour.

Standout Players

• Đorđe Stojković (Vojvodina) – scored the crucial equaliser and won nearly everything in the air.
• Vojvodina’s right winger – provided constant width and delivered the assist for the winning goal.
• Radnik Surdulica’s goalkeeper – kept his side in the game for long spells with a series of fine saves.

Season and Table Impact

The win lifts Vojvodina to within touching distance of the top of the Serbian Superliga and gives the club momentum ahead of a run of winnable fixtures. Radnik Surdulica remain in the lower reaches of the table, but their performance will encourage the coaching staff, who will know that such displays will bring points if repeated. For Vojvodina, the ability to come from behind against a stubborn opponent speaks well of their championship credentials this season.