Sutjeska vs FK Sarajevo

FK Sarajevo took control early. Leo Mikić opened the scoring in the 18th minute, finishing from close range to give the visitors a deserved lead. The first half remained largely one-sided, with Sarajevo carrying a 1-0 advantage into the break.

Sarajevo doubled their lead in the 59th minute when Adem Ljajić converted from the penalty spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. The experienced midfielder's composed finish put the Bordo tim 2-0 up and seemingly in control.

Sutjeska pulled one back in the 68th minute through Boljević, who also scored from the penalty spot, halving the deficit and setting up a tense final 20 minutes. The hosts pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way through Sarajevo's defence.

Sarajevo's second goal — Ljajić's penalty in the 59th minute — effectively killed the contest as a competitive friendly. Sutjeska's response came nine minutes later through their own spot-kick, but the two-goal deficit had already forced them to chase the game on a day when Sarajevo looked sharper in possession and more clinical in the final third.

Leo Mikić — Scored the opener in the 18th minute, setting the tone for Sarajevo's first-half dominance with a well-taken finish. His movement caused problems for the Sutjeska defence throughout.

Adem Ljajić — The experienced midfielder converted a penalty in the 59th minute for Sarajevo's second goal, showing composure from 12 yards. His presence in the build-up play gave Sarajevo control in midfield.

Boljević — Scored Sutjeska's only goal from the penalty spot in the 68th minute and was the hosts' most dangerous attacking outlet after the break.

The provider data shows a 1-2 scoreline (0-1 at half-time) that reflects Sarajevo's control of the first hour. Sutjeska's penalty response in the 68th minute gave the scoreline a closer look than the balance of play suggested. Without detailed xG data from the friendly, the match flow indicates Sarajevo created the clearer chances, notably through Mikić's opener and the penalty award for Ljajić. Both goals came from open play and a spot-kick respectively, with the hosts' consolation also from the spot. The match was a final sharpener for both sides ahead of European qualifying fixtures.

This was the final pre-season friendly for Sutjeska before their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round first leg against Kairat Almaty on 8 July 2026, which they lost 2-1 away. FK Sarajevo continued their preparations for the 2026/27 season, with the club entering European qualifying later in July. For Sutjeska, the defeat continued a modest pre-season run that included losses to Mornar Bar (0-1 on 24 June) and Borac Banja Luka (0-1 on 23 June) before this fixture. Sarajevo, by contrast, carried strong end-of-season form into pre-season, having won seven of their last 10 competitive matches in the 2025/26 Bosnian Premier League season.

A controlled pre-season performance from FK Sarajevo, who were the sharper side for the first hour and never looked troubled after going 2-0 up. Sutjeska's penalty response showed character but they lacked the cutting edge to complete a comeback. Both sides got useful minutes ahead of their respective European qualifiers.