FK Loznica rescued a 1-1 draw against FK Vršac in the Serbian Mozzart Bet Prva Liga on 25 October 2026, scoring late to deny the visitors a valuable away win.

FK Vršac had taken the lead in the first half and defended it for much of the match, but FK Loznica’s persistence eventually produced an equaliser in the closing stages. The point leaves both sides with mixed feelings: Loznica will value the comeback, while Vršac will rue missed chances to put the game beyond reach.

Match overview

The visitors started with a compact shape and looked to strike on the counter. That plan worked in the 31st minute when Stefan Ilić finished off a quick move down the left, giving FK Vršac a deserved lead. Loznica responded with more possession but struggled to find a way through a crowded penalty area.

As the second half progressed, FK Loznica pushed more players forward and began to create sustained pressure. The equaliser arrived in the 84th minute when Nemanja Petrović rose highest to meet a corner and head home, sparking a late surge from the hosts.

Key moments

• 18th minute: FK Loznica’s first effort from distance sailed just wide of the post.
• 31st minute: Stefan Ilić gave FK Vršac the lead with a low finish after a fast break.
• 63rd minute: Loznica’s goalkeeper made a fine save to deny Vršac a second goal.
• 84th minute: Nemanja Petrović equalised with a header from a corner.
• 90th minute: Both sides pushed for a winner, but the match ended level.

Tactical story

FK Vršac’s game plan was built on defensive discipline and quick transitions. They conceded possession to Loznica for long periods but remained dangerous whenever they won the ball in midfield. Their lead was protected by a deep block that forced the hosts into wide areas.

Loznica’s response was to increase the tempo and commit more bodies into the box. The introduction of fresh legs from the bench added energy, and the equaliser came from a set piece, an area where Loznica had been gradually applying pressure. In the final minutes, the hosts pushed for a winner, but Vršac held on for a point.

Standout performers

Petrović’s late header made him the hero for FK Loznica, while the goalkeeper’s second-half save kept the comeback alive. For FK Vršac, Ilić was the standout attacker, taking his goal well and working hard to lead the line. Their midfield also deserves credit for limiting Loznica’s clear-cut chances until the closing stages.

What it means

The draw adds another point to both teams’ totals in the Mozzart Bet Prva Liga standings, but it is FK Loznica who will feel the greater sense of momentum after a late equaliser. FK Vršac will focus on the chances they had to extend their lead and the set-piece moment that cost them two points.

With the league table remaining tight, results like this could matter in the final reckoning. Loznica showed character to keep fighting, while Vršac demonstrated the defensive organisation that makes them difficult to beat.