Grafičar vs Metalac GM

Lukovic's 20th-minute opener was the defining moment. Grafičar, unbeaten in the previous six meetings between the sides (4 wins, 2 draws), had never trailed in this fixture this early before. The early goal forced the home side to chase the game from the first half, and they struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organised Metalac defence.

Colovic's 80th-minute strike, coming off the bench, then killed any hope of a late Grafičar rally.

• O. Lukovic (Metalac GM) — Scored the opening goal in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the visitors' dominant display. His early strike gave Metalac a platform to defend from.

• A. Colovic (Metalac GM) — Came off the bench to score the second goal in the 80th minute, wrapping up the win. His impact as a substitute proved decisive in sealing the result.

Player of the Match: O. Lukovic — his well-taken opener broke Grafičar's resistance and put Metalac in control from the first half.

The match was a clean, disciplined contest — no cards were issued across the 90 minutes, reflecting the early pre-season priority of fitness and sharpness over aggression. Metalac struck twice from their limited chances, while Grafičar could not convert their possession into clear-cut opportunities. The 2-0 scoreline marked Metalac's first-ever victory against Grafičar in six meetings — a notable statistical milestone given the home side had won four and drawn two of the previous encounters since 2019.

For Metalac GM, this result represents a significant psychological breakthrough. Having never beaten Grafičar in six previous meetings since 2019 (0 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses), the 2-0 win ends a drought that stretched back to the first recorded encounter between the clubs. Grafičar, who serve as the reserve team of Red Star Belgrade and compete in the Serbian First League, will look to sharpen their attacking edge in subsequent pre-season fixtures. Metalac, preparing for the Serbian League West campaign, will take confidence from a clean sheet and a dominant performance against higher-division opposition.

Both clubs continue their pre-season programmes ahead of the 2026/27 competitive season.

A thoroughly professional performance from Metalac GM, who ended a long-standing hoodoo against Grafičar with a controlled 2-0 win. Lukovic's early goal and Colovic's late finish bookended a display that suggests Metalac are well-prepared for the season ahead. Grafičar, despite the defeat, will have gained valuable minutes for their squad rotation.