In a tightly contested Serbia Basketball League clash, Subotica Spartak edged out FMP Beograd 76-73 on the road on June 1, 2026. The visitors overcame a slow start and a raucous home crowd at the Železnik Hall to secure a vital win that bolstered their position near the top of the standings. FMP, meanwhile, saw their playoff hopes take a hit after failing to protect home court.

Match Overview

The game was a defensive battle from the opening tip, with both sides struggling to find offensive rhythm in the first half. FMP Beograd, known for their up‑tempo style, were held to just 31 points in the first two quarters as Spartak packed the paint and contested every shot. However, Spartak themselves could not pull away, leading by only five at the break. The third quarter saw a flurry of scoring, with Spartak extending their lead to double digits before FMP stormed back to make it a one‑possession game in the final minutes. A crucial steal and free throws by Spartak guard Aleksandar Ćakić in the last 15 seconds sealed the 76-73 victory.

Key Moments

• First‑half grind: FMP shot only 8‑of‑27 from the field in the first half, allowing Spartak to take a 35‑31 lead at halftime.
• Third‑quarter burst: Spartak opened the third period with a 12‑2 run, capped by a corner three from Stefan Đorđević, to lead 47‑33.
• FMP fights back: Led by power forward Nemanja Kapetanović, FMP cut the deficit to 72‑70 with 1:10 remaining.
• Clutch defense: Ćakić stole an inbound pass with 20 seconds left, then made both free throws to put the game out of reach.

Tactical Story

Spartak head coach Miloš Teodosić (not the player, but namesake) deployed a zone defense that confused FMP’s guards and forced them into low‑percentage shots. Offensively, Spartak focused on high‑post passing and back‑door cuts, exploiting FMP’s aggressive man‑to‑man pressure. FMP’s offense became one‑dimensional in the second half, relying too heavily on Kapetanović isolations. Spartak’s ability to control the tempo and limit fast‑break points (only 6 allowed) was the decisive factor.

Standout Players

• Aleksandar Ćakić (Spartak): 16 points, 5 assists, 4 steals. His defensive activity and poise in the clutch were match‑defining.
• Stefan Đorđević (Spartak): 14 points, 7 rebounds. Provided inside‑outside balance and hit key threes.
• Nemanja Kapetanović (FMP): 22 points, 9 rebounds in a losing effort. Carried the offense but lacked enough support.

Impact on the Serbia Basketball League Table

The win moved Subotica Spartak into sole possession of third place, strengthening their case for home‑court advantage in the quarterfinals. FMP Beograd dropped to sixth, now three games behind the fourth‑placed team with only a handful of games left in the regular season. The defeat was especially damaging given FMP’s strong home record prior to this loss.