Radnicki 1923 beat IMT with goals in each half

Radnicki 1923 won 2-0 against IMT in the sixth round of the Serbian SuperLiga. Slobodan Simovic scored in the second minute, and substitute Isa Ba converted a penalty in the closing stage.

Radnicki scored in the second minute

Radnicki began with energy and took the lead after only two minutes. Bojica Nikcevic made the pass, and the experienced Slobodan Simovic scored the goal. The quick goal gave the home side control before IMT could organise its defence. The hosts continued to attack instead of immediately protecting the lead. They made 12 attempts at goal before half-time and repeatedly forced IMT to defend near its own penalty area.

Radnicki did not score a second goal during that pressure, but the team remained stronger in the first half. The hosts moved the ball quickly and recovered possession soon after an attack ended.

IMT did not score before halftime

The visitors kept the score at 1-0 until the interval. Their defenders stopped several attacks and avoided a larger deficit. However, their defensive work did not create enough chances near the other goal. IMT needed a stronger first pass after winning the ball. A rushed clearance returned possession to Radnicki, while a slow pass allowed the home side to recover its defensive shape. The visitors rarely found the balance between those choices.

Radnicki could therefore keep players near the opposing penalty area. Simovic's early goal remained the only difference between the teams at the break, but the match still favoured the home team.

Radnicki kept the lead after the break

The second half contained fewer chances. Radnicki took fewer risks in attack and watched the areas that IMT might use for a counterattack.

The visitors could not find a clear way to change the match. The home midfield stayed close enough to the defence. When one player stepped forward, another covered the central area. This organisation stopped IMT from reaching the goal after one lost pass.

Radnicki protected its lead during the closing minutes.

IMT had more need to attack as time passed, but the team could not create sustained pressure. Radnicki remained patient and waited for another clear opportunity.

• Radnicki 1923 won 2-0
• Slobodan Simovic scored in the second minute
• Isa Ba scored a penalty in the 82nd minute
• Radnicki recorded 12 first-half attempts

Isa Ba scored the second goal from a penalty

Radnicki received a penalty in the 82nd minute. Substitute Isa Ba took the penalty and scored the second goal. His goal secured a deserved victory for the home side. The 2-0 result followed Radnicki's victory over Partizan in the previous round. Two consecutive wins show better form, but the team must repeat the same organisation in its next away match against Radnicki Nis.

IMT will host Mladost in the next round. The team needs to give its forwards more support and make safer passes from defence. In Kragujevac, Radnicki 1923 controlled those parts of the match and deserved the three points.

Radnicki completed a convincing home victory

The first goal gave Radnicki an early lead, but the team still had to cover the centre after the break. IMT tried to move forward with more players. The hosts kept enough players in defensive positions and waited for another clear chance instead of taking unnecessary risks.

The second goal confirmed the result and reduced the pressure in the final minutes. Radnicki also completed the match without conceding. The players defended as a group and did not depend on last-second defensive actions. The coaches now have a useful example for the next home game. Early pressure helps when the team remains patient after taking the lead. A controlled second half can be as important as the attack that creates the first goal. The players can use the same balance when another opponent changes the pace of the match.

The home team protected its advantage in Kragujevac.

Simovic's early goal allowed Radnicki to choose a patient approach. The midfield continued to recover the ball, while the defenders stayed ready for a direct pass toward the IMT forwards. This prevented the visitors from turning one successful ball recovery into a clear chance. Isa Ba's penalty removed the remaining doubt near the end. Radnicki did not depend on that moment alone because the team had already created more opportunities and kept IMT away from goal. The two scorers also made different contributions. Simovic changed the match at the start, while Ba completed the result as a substitute. The next away match will require the same discipline without support from the home crowd. Radnicki can use simple passes from defence, keep the midfield close and wait for a good moment to attack. Those actions are easier to repeat than one unusual goal or a late defensive rescue.

The result also showed that Radnicki can protect a lead without abandoning its attacking plan.