FK Vozdovac vs Gaziantep FK

Gaziantep's failure to kill the game off when they were on top proved decisive. Maxim's goal had given them a platform to dominate the first half, but they created little of note after the break. Vozdovac's tactical shift — pushing higher and pressing the Gaziantep midfield — turned the tide. The yellow card for a Gaziantep defender in the 72nd minute reflected the growing discomfort of a side that had dropped too deep.

Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) — The Romanian midfielder was the game's standout talent. His 7th-minute goal, a composed finish from inside the area, showcased the quality that has made him a key figure for Gaziantep. He was substituted off later in the game (replaced by Ogün), having done his pre-season fitness no harm.

Luka Svetličić (FK Vozdovac) — The Vozdovac No. 10 orchestrated much of his side's second-half revival. His movement between the lines caused problems for the Gaziantep defence, and he was involved in the build-up to the equaliser.

İbrahim Kağan (Gaziantep FK) — The goalkeeper could do little about the 83rd-minute equaliser but was otherwise solid, claiming crosses and organising a backline that featured four changes during the game.

Gaziantep's early goal gave them a platform that the raw match stats — three corners each, a narrow booking count — do not fully capture. The first half belonged to the Turkish side, who controlled possession and territory; the second half was Vozdovac's, as they committed more men forward and forced the equaliser. The 1-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of the two distinct halves, with each side dominant in one.

For Gaziantep, this was the first of several pre-season friendlies during their Belgrade training camp. The Super Lig side ended the 2025-26 season in mid-table and will use these fixtures to build sharpness ahead of the new campaign. Vozdovac, competing in the Serbian lower divisions, will take confidence from holding a Turkish top-flight opponent to a draw.

A classic pre-season friendly: bright early goal, a lull, then a late equaliser. Gaziantep will be the more disappointed — Maxim's early strike deserved a winning result — but the fitness work was the priority. Vozdovac's second-half response showed encouraging resilience.