Radnik Bijeljina secured a convincing 2-0 home victory over NK Siroki Brijeg in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League on 31 October 2026, with a goal in each half enough to take all three points. Stefan Jovanović headed the hosts in front before the break, and Dragan Ilić sealed the win with a composed finish in the second half.

The result gives Radnik a valuable boost in the league table and underlines their strength at home. Siroki Brijeg, by contrast, will be disappointed with their inability to convert possession into clear chances. The visitors had spells of control but struggled to break down a well-organised Radnik defence.

Match overview

Radnik started with a clear plan: stay compact, deny Siroki Brijeg space between the lines and attack through set pieces and quick transitions. The home side were aggressive in midfield and looked dangerous from wide areas. Siroki Brijeg, meanwhile, tried to build patiently from the back, but their passing was often too slow to trouble the Radnik back line.

The opening goal arrived in the 27th minute. A corner from the right was delivered with pace, and Jovanović rose above his marker to head the ball into the bottom corner. The stadium erupted, and Radnik’s confidence visibly grew. Siroki Brijeg responded with more urgency before half-time, but goalkeeper Nikola Petrović was rarely tested.

Early in the second half, Siroki Brijeg pushed more players forward in search of an equaliser. That created space for Radnik to counter, and the home side almost doubled their lead when Marko Savić released Ilić, whose shot was blocked. The decisive moment came in the 71st minute when Radnik won the ball in midfield and broke quickly, Ilić finishing low past the goalkeeper.

Key moments

• 27th minute: Stefan Jovanović heads Radnik into the lead from a corner.
• 39th minute: Siroki Brijeg’s best chance of the first half is headed wide from a cross.
• 55th minute: Petrović saves comfortably from a long-range Siroki Brijeg effort.
• 64th minute: Ilić’s shot is blocked after a swift Radnik counter-attack.
• 71st minute: Ilić finishes a fast break to make it 2-0.
• 86th minute: Siroki Brijeg win a late corner, but Radnik clear without difficulty.

Tactical story

Radnik’s 4-4-2 shape was compact and disciplined, with the midfield four working hard to protect the back line. They conceded possession at times but never allowed Siroki Brijeg to play through the middle comfortably. The home side’s set-piece threat was evident throughout, and Jovanović’s opener was a reward for their delivery quality.

Siroki Brijeg favoured a possession-based approach, but their build-up lacked penetration. Their full-backs pushed high, which left space behind for Radnik’s counter-attacks. The second goal came directly from that weakness: a midfield turnover, a quick forward pass and a calm finish from Ilić. After that, Radnik managed the game expertly, slowing the tempo and keeping the visitors at arm’s length.

Standout players

Stefan Jovanović was commanding at both ends, winning headers and scoring the crucial opener. Dragan Ilić showed pace and composure for the second goal, while Marko Savić dictated the tempo in midfield. For Siroki Brijeg, the goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score respectable, but the attacking players struggled to find rhythm.

Table impact

The three points lift Radnik in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League standings and give them momentum ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. Siroki Brijeg remain a dangerous side on their day, but this away defeat highlights the need for more cutting edge in the final third. For Radnik, it was a textbook home performance: organised, clinical and built on a solid defensive foundation.