Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Čelik Zenica thrashed Zvijezda 09 4-0 in a pre-season friendly on 17 July 2026, with B. Jenjic scoring twice in a dominant first-half display.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Čelik wasted no time asserting control. Jenjic opened the scoring in the 8th minute, finishing off a well-worked move to put the hosts ahead. Six minutes later, A. Masic doubled the lead with a composed strike, leaving Zvijezda 09 chasing the game inside the opening quarter-hour.
Jenjic struck again on 34 minutes to make it 3-0 before the interval, effectively ending the contest as a competitive affair. The second half was a more subdued affair, but Čelik continued to dominate possession and territory without creating clear-cut chances — until the 81st minute, when they were awarded a penalty and E. Sieh stepped up to convert from the spot, rounding off the scoring at 4-0.
The turning point
Zvijezda 09 never recovered from Masic's 14th-minute goal. Conceding twice in the opening 14 minutes left the visitors with a mountain to climb, and Jenjic's second before half-time killed any realistic hope of a comeback. The one-sided scoreline at the break — 3-0 — reflected Čelik's complete control in the first period.
Key performers
B. Jenjic was the standout performer, scoring twice in the first half (8', 34') and leading the line with physicality and sharp movement. His brace set the tone for Čelik's dominant display.
A. Masic delivered the second goal and was a constant threat in the attacking third, linking well with Jenjic throughout the first half.
E. Sieh came off the bench to score the fourth from the penalty spot (81'), capping a solid all-round performance from the hosts.
Player of the match: B. Jenjic — two clinical finishes inside 34 minutes, the catalyst for Čelik's biggest win of pre-season so far.
By the numbers — interpreted
Čelik's 4-0 victory and 3-0 half-time lead tell a clear story of first-half dominance. The home side scored three goals in a 26-minute first-half blitz, with Zvijezda 09 unable to lay a glove on their opponents before the break. The second half was quieter — only one goal from the penalty spot — suggesting Čelik took their foot off the gas after the interval, which is typical of a pre-season friendly where fitness and tactical work take priority over running up the score. No cards were recorded in the match, underscoring the friendly nature of the contest.
What it means
For Čelik, this is an ideal start to pre-season ahead of their return to the Bosnian Premier League (WWIN Liga BiH). The club was promoted ahead of the 2026/27 season after seven years outside the top flight, and the new campaign begins on 9 August 2026 against HŠK Zrinjski Mostar. Zvijezda 09, meanwhile, will look to sharpen up defensively in their remaining pre-season friendlies before the new season gets underway.
Verdict
Čelik's 4-0 win was as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests, built on a ruthless first-half display. The Jenjic-Masic combination caused problems throughout, and while pre-season results should be treated with caution, the performance offers encouragement for the club's Premier League return. Zvijezda 09 will need to tighten up quickly.
Match Events
Key match events between Čelik and Zvijezda 09 — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2018
Čelik vs Zvijezda 09 Head to Head Results· 5
Čelik and Zvijezda 09 have met 5 times — Čelik won 2, Zvijezda 09 won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (6 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2019.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 21 Jul 2026