Red Star Belgrade showed their incredible grit this Sunday. They snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Radnicki in the Serbian championship. This win kept their perfect league record alive. It was a real nail-biter, with the winning goals coming deep into stoppage time.
The match, part of the tenth round, saw Red Star trailing for much of the game. Radnicki, currently sitting second to last in the league, stunned the champions. Sokler scored for Radnicki after just 21 minutes. This put Red Star behind at halftime. Portuguese player Alfa Baldé was in Radnicki’s starting lineup, adding to their early strength.
Things looked even worse for Red Star in the second half. Brazilian Bruno Duarte, a former player for Farense and Vitória de Guimarães, received a red card. This left his team with ten men on the field. Yet, with time almost gone, something shifted. Tomas Handel, another Portuguese talent, came on at the start of the second half for Red Star. His presence helped spark the late charge.
Then came the late heroics. Lekovic netted an equalizer right at the 90-minute mark. The stadium erupted with hope. Not content with a draw, Ivanic then delivered the knockout punch in the 96th minute. This completed a stunning turnaround. Red Star, a historic club, now sits atop the league table. They have a flawless record of eight wins from eight games, totaling 24 points. They also have two games in hand.
This heart-stopping win sends a clear message. Red Star Belgrade never gives up. They will carry this fighting spirit into their next big challenge. FC Porto will host Red Star this Thursday. That match is the second game in the Europa League group stage. Porto should be ready for a team that knows how to win, no matter the odds.