A tightly contested derby in the Bosnian PL‑RS ended with Drina Zvornik and FK Kozara sharing the points in a 1‑1 stalemate on 9 May 2026. The match, played at the Gradski stadion u Zvorniku, had plenty of intensity but few clear chances, reflecting two well‑organised defensive units.

Opening Exchanges

The home side started the brighter, pressing high and forcing Kozara into early errors. Their pressure paid off in the 19th minute when a corner from Milan Đukić was met by the head of centre‑back Aleksandar Radić, giving Drina a deserved lead. Kozara struggled to find rhythm in the first half, with their midfield overrun by the energetic home trio.

Second‑Half Response

After the break, FK Kozara made tactical adjustments, pushing their wing‑backs higher. The equaliser came in the 63rd minute through a moment of quality. Striker Dejan Stojanović picked up the ball on the edge of the box, turned his marker, and curled a left‑footed shot into the top corner. It was a goal that had been coming, as Kozara had dominated possession since the interval.

Late Drama

Both teams pushed for a winner in the final quarter of an hour. Drina Zvornik thought they had scored when a header from a set‑piece was cleared off the line, while Kozara hit the post from a free‑kick. In the end, a draw was a fair reflection of the balance of play across the 90 minutes.

Table Situation

The point moves Drina Zvornik up to 6th place, now within striking distance of the top five. FK Kozara remain in 10th, but are now five points clear of the relegation zone. For both teams, avoiding defeat was the priority, and they achieved it.

Next week, Drina travel to league leaders Radnik Bijeljina, while Kozara host bottom‑placed Sloboda Novi Grad. The derby point could prove valuable come the end of the season.