NK Siroki Brijeg fight back to beat NK Celik Zenica 2-1 away

NK Siroki Brijeg earned an impressive away victory in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League, coming from behind to defeat NK Celik Zenica 2-1 on 15 August 2026. The result gave the visitors a valuable early-season statement while leaving Celik Zenica to rue a bright opening period that faded after the half-time break.

Celik Zenica started with real intensity in front of their home crowd and took a deserved lead inside the opening 20 minutes. A swift attacking move carved open the Siroki Brijeg defence, and a composed finish from close range gave the hosts the advantage. The visitors looked slightly shaken but gradually grew into the match, creating a few half-chances before the interval without equalising.

Second-half turnaround

Siroki Brijeg emerged from the dressing room with far more purpose. Their equaliser arrived just after the hour mark when a powerful header from a corner gave the visiting supporters another reason to sing. Buoyed by that moment, they pushed forward in search of a winner and found it late in the contest, capitalising on a defensive lapse to slot home and turn the game on its head.

• Result: NK Celik Zenica 1-2 NK Siroki Brijeg
• Competition: Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League
• Date: 15 August 2026

For NK Siroki Brijeg, this result shows the character and resilience expected of a side with ambitions near the top of the Bosnian Premier League standings. Celik Zenica, meanwhile, will take encouragement from their fast start but must address the lapses that allowed the comeback. Both teams now look ahead to difficult fixtures as the season begins to take shape.