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[Čelik Zone @celik_zone]

Overall, I'm very impressed with how we played against Zrinjski. We even had better chances than them, losing only because of two things: inexperience and luck. They took their chances while we didn't take ours. Very good performance from our side and we can be happy with it!

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

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Zaboravio sam spomenuti Šarkića jučer, izostao je i on. Je li Savić bio neregistrovan? I zašto nije Popović bio u kadru?

Bićemo još bolji sa ovih 5 igrača i stečenim iskustvom, ovo je tek početak. Dobro smo odigrali kada uzmemo sve u obzir.

Jesi li bio na tribinama? Kako je bilo biti u kavezu? 😅

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

FT Zrinjski 2:1 Čelik

Main objective achieved, which was to show a competitive face away to the vice-champions.

Ultimately some regret will be there given the chances we had in this game. Mašić, Mohedano, Sivac, and Sijamija all had opportunities to get us a 2nd, although Zrinjski spurned some good chances too.

Overall pleased with our performance and our discipline. 10 shots, 4 fouls, 0 yellows, good numbers for our opener back in the top flight.

Next up is Široki Brijeg at home on Friday. First PL game back at Bilino Polje in 6 years, hopefully a packed stadium.

#SamoČelik ⚫️🔴

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

Not surprising about Mašetić, he looked calm and composed even last season and translated that tonight. At Zrinjski of all places too.

Horić disappointed, 2nd goal could have closed Ilić down quicker and lucky that the 3rd didn't stand. Wasn't overly impressed with Gogić either. I think Omić/Hodžić will come in for one of them soon.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

Quite an open game now. Mohedano and Sivac nearly scored for us, Bilbija hit the post and a couple other chances for them at the other end.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

2:1 Zrinjski, Ilić.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

@bihzen Izgledat će to bolje sa vremenom i iskustvom. Vidljivo je da fali nam Popović i Faraj na krilama ali dobro smo se vratili u igri nakon primljenog gola.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

HT Zrinjski 1:1 Čelik

We were organized defensively the first 25 mins but had 0 counter threat besides the Mašić chance at the beginning.

After their goal, we grew into the game more and got a nice goal on the break from Mašić.

Definitely looking competitive away to one of the best sides in the country. Only 2 fouls so far as well and 0 yellows.

Keep going!!

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

Not sure if they even looked at it or they just looked at the Ivančić one moments after.

Might have hit Barišić's arm and Karačić tugged Mašić's shirt right after.

Could definitely have been an argument for a PK, but it is what it is. Happy with our response to their goal.

[Čelik Zone @celik_zone]

should've been a penalty also but oh well.. guess the referee is getting a payday tonight

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

MAAAAAŠIIIIIIIĆ!!!

1:1!!

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[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

And there it is. 1:0 Zrinjski, Ćuže.

Poor marking on the return ball from the initial CK.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

So far looking well organized, no real chances for Zrinjski yet.

Nihad Ljajić gave them a PK for a handball on Horić, but correctly changed the call after a VAR review. Clearly hit his shoulder with his arm tucked to his side.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

Mašić 😱 what a chance....

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

KICK-OFF!

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

He's our captain and it's the first league game, Omić will eventually take over but it makes sense for him to start here. Need that leadership and we'll probably defend deep most of the time so shouldn't get exposed for lack of pace or anything.

Overall I like the team, just wish Amoah had a spot in there. Bench is limited with Faraj, Popović, and Vidić all out.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

Starting lineup is out!

How the setup should look:
Šutković
Sivac Horić (c) Mašetić Tomašević
Gogić Mohedano
Hrvanović Jenjić Sijamija
Mašić

Faraj got injured in traning unfortunately so Sijamija takes his place at LW. No Savić or Vidić (I assume didn't get registered yet) and Popović in the squad as well.

No real surprises otherwise, mostly the expected team based on pre-season lineups/performances. 4 of the new signings in the first 11.

Will be a tough game away to probably the best club in BiH during our 6-year absence. A result would be great but most important thing is to give a good account of ourselves and show that we belong in this league.

400 Robijaši expected in the stands. First PL game in 2,346 days, let's mark the special occasion with a strong showing!

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[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

2 hours left until Čelik's first PL game since March 2020!

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[Čelik Zone @celik_zone]

Amoah & Sarkic? Two really great & transformative signings for us. Great recruitment.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

Just think he didn't impress enough to get a contract. Keep in mind he played for PSG's U17 B team, not even their A team like our media would report. The club gave him a trial as a shot, but evidently he didn't do enough.

We'll see how he does at Velež but I don't think it's a loss for us as we're well covered at CB with Horić, Omić, Mašetić, and Hodžić anyhow.

[NK Čelik Zenica English @NKCelikEN]

Best of luck to him!

[Lazar van Parijs @LazarVP]

Benjamin Zulovic, (ex?) capitaine des U19 du PSG, international U19 bosnien, rejoint le Velez Mostar pour 2 saisons. Il a été testé au début de l'été au @NKCelikEN