Borac Banja Luka fell to a narrow 0-1 defeat against rivals HSK Zrinjski Mostar in an International Club Friendly on Friday, May 23, 2025. The solitary goal, scored in the second half, proved enough for Zrinjski Mostar to secure local bragging rights in this preparatory fixture ahead of the new season. The match, which kicked off at 2:30 AM local time, was a typical preseason encounter with both teams testing formations and fitness. The decisive moment came from a well-worked move that sliced open the Borac defense, allowing the Zrinjski attacker to finish calmly. Borac Banja Luka pushed for an equalizer in the latter stages but found the opposing goalkeeper in fine form, making a crucial save to preserve the lead. This friendly result, while not impacting any league table, provides valuable match practice and highlights areas for improvement for Borac as they build towards competitive action. Both managers used the game to rotate squads and assess player readiness.