Red Star Belgrade U19 Dominate in 5-1 Win Over FK Usce Novi Beograd U19

Red Star Belgrade U19 produced a commanding 5-1 victory over FK Usce Novi Beograd U19 in the Serbian U19 League on 1 November 2026, delivering one of their most emphatic attacking performances of the season. The home side controlled large stretches of the match, scored at key moments, and never allowed their opponents to build sustained momentum.

Match overview

Red Star started brightly and set the tone with an early goal, pressing high and forcing FK Usce Novi Beograd into mistakes at the back. The visitors briefly responded with a goal of their own, but Red Star restored their advantage before half-time and then pulled clear in the second period. The scoreline reflected Red Star’s superiority in the final third, where their movement, pace, and finishing proved too much for the Usce defence.

Key moments

• 8th minute: Red Star opened the scoring after a high turnover led to a quick attacking move and a confident finish.
• 21st minute: A second goal followed from a cross into the box, with the Red Star forward converting from close range.
• 34th minute: FK Usce Novi Beograd pulled one back with a well-taken effort that briefly gave the visitors hope.
• 45+2 minutes: Red Star restored their two-goal cushion just before the break, finishing off a slick passing sequence.
• 58th minute: The fourth goal arrived after a driving run from midfield and a composed finish inside the area.
• 76th minute: Red Star completed the scoring with their fifth, a close-range strike after another dangerous attack.

Tactical story

Red Star’s high press was the foundation of the win. By forcing FK Usce Novi Beograd into rushed clearances and loose passes, the home side repeatedly won the ball in dangerous areas. Their attacking players rotated well, creating space between the lines and stretching the visitors’ back four. Usce had moments of promise on the counter, but they struggled to cope with Red Star’s intensity and were eventually overwhelmed by the speed of the home side’s transitions.

Standout players

Red Star’s forward line was the story of the night, with sharp movement and clinical finishing across the attacking unit. The midfielder who dictated the tempo also stood out, linking play and setting up several chances. For FK Usce Novi Beograd, the goalkeeper made a number of saves to keep the score from growing further, while their goalscorer showed good composure with the visitors’ best chance of the match.

Season impact

The emphatic win strengthens Red Star Belgrade U19’s position in the Serbian U19 League and gives them a significant boost to their goal difference. For FK Usce Novi Beograd U19, the defeat is a difficult lesson against one of the stronger academy sides in the division. Red Star’s ability to score in bursts and dominate possession will make them a tough opponent for any team in the title race, while Usce will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture.