NK Travnik came from behind to beat Brotnjo Citluk 2-1 in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup on 28 October 2026, producing a patient second-half performance and a late winner that settled a tense knockout tie. The visitors trailed early after a bright opening from the hosts, but they grew into the match, equalised before half-time and found the decisive goal in the closing stages to book their place in the next round.

Brotnjo Citluk vs NK Travnik: match overview

Brotnjo Citluk started with real purpose in front of their home support, pressing high and forcing Travnik into several rushed clearances. That early energy paid off when the hosts took the lead, and for a period they looked capable of turning the cup tie into a difficult night for the visitors. Travnik, however, stayed calm, adjusted their shape and gradually began to find space in midfield.

The equaliser arrived before half-time and changed the mood of the contest. From that point, Travnik looked the more composed side, managing the tempo and asking questions of the Brotnjo defence with crosses and quick combinations around the penalty area. The winning goal came late in the second half, rewarding Travnik’s persistence and leaving the home side to reflect on a strong start that they could not sustain.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Brotnjo Citluk took the lead through Marko Barišić, who capitalised on a period of sustained home pressure.
• 41st minute: NK Travnik equalised through Adnan Šehić, converting a well-worked set-piece routine.
• 57th minute: Brotnjo’s goalkeeper made a sharp save to deny Travnik a quick second goal.
• 82nd minute: Ivan Perić scored the winner for Travnik after a flowing move down the right.
• 90+4 minutes: A late Brotnjo corner caused a scramble, but Travnik cleared to secure the win.

Tactical story

Brotnjo Citluk’s plan was built on intensity. They pressed Travnik’s defenders early, tried to win the ball in advanced areas and used the home crowd to push them forward. For the first half-hour, that approach worked well. The hosts won second balls and created enough discomfort to take the lead.

As the match wore on, however, Travnik’s midfield began to control the rhythm. Their passing became more measured, and they started to exploit the space behind Brotnjo’s advanced full-backs. The introduction of fresh legs in the second half gave Travnik more energy in the final third, and the winning goal came from exactly the kind of wide overload they had been building towards.

Standout players

Marko Barišić was Brotnjo’s brightest attacking outlet and took his goal well, while the home goalkeeper kept the tie alive with a fine save early in the second half. For Travnik, Adnan Šehić was influential in midfield and capped his performance with the equaliser. Ivan Perić will take the headlines for the winner, but his movement and link-up play troubled Brotnjo throughout the second period.

What the result means

For NK Travnik, the 2-1 victory is a valuable cup result that builds confidence and keeps their season alive on another front. For Brotnjo Citluk, the defeat is a frustrating one, especially after such a positive start, but the performance showed enough to suggest they can compete in knockout football. In the Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup, however, the margin between progress and elimination is often small, and Travnik’s late composure made the difference.