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Kom came from behind to defeat Sloga Doboj 2-1 in a pre-season friendly on 24 July 2026, with Mladen Veselinović's early opener cancelled out before the break.

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How it unfolded

Sloga Doboj started brightly and took the lead inside four minutes. Mladen Veselinović found the net in the 4th minute to put the Bosnian side 1-0 up early.

Kom grew into the contest as the half wore on and equalised in the 41st minute, just before the interval, sending the teams in level at 1-1 at half-time.

The Montenegrin side came out the stronger after the break. They completed the turnaround in the 50th minute, scoring the decisive goal to make it 2-1. Sloga Doboj could not find a response, and Kom held on to claim the victory.

The turning point

Kom's equaliser on the stroke of half-time was critical. Having trailed since the 4th minute, levelling the score just before the break shifted the momentum decisively. The quick goal after the restart — within the first five minutes of the second half — put Kom in front and left Sloga Doboj chasing the game for the final 40 minutes.

Key performers

Mladen Veselinović (Sloga Doboj): Scored the early opener inside four minutes, giving his side a dream start. His goal was the highlight of Sloga Doboj's attacking output.

Bilal Olayiwola (Kom): The Sierra Leonean centre-back completed 65 minutes in his first pre-season outing for Kom, playing a key role in the defensive effort that kept Sloga Doboj at bay after the 50th minute (source: Facebook post).

Kom's midfield unit: Controlled the tempo after the break, providing the platform for the two goals that turned the match around.

By the numbers — interpreted

Pre-match data from Sports Mole gave Sloga Doboj a 44.93% win probability — the highest of the three outcomes — suggesting the Bosnian side were viewed as slight favourites. Kom's win probability stood at 28.36%, with the draw at 26.71%. The 1-2 scoreline was predicted at a 6.6% likelihood, reflecting its status as an upset outcome.

The 1-1 half-time score aligned with the most likely drawn scoreline (12.71% probability). Both Teams to Score was given a 50.59% pre-match chance, which materialised as both sides found the net.

Sloga Doboj entered the match on a run of six without a win in all competitions (L D L D D D across their last six friendlies since late June 2026, per Sports Mole). The defeat extended their winless run.

What it means

This was a pre-season friendly for both sides, with no competitive standings at stake. For Kom, the victory provided a positive start to their summer preparations. The win was part of their training camp in Serbia, where they faced Bosnian opposition.

For Sloga Doboj, the defeat extended a difficult pre-season run. They had lost 4-1 to Ajman just two days earlier on 22 July 2026, and the 1-2 loss to Kom continued a pattern of conceding multiple goals.

Both sides continue their pre-season schedules ahead of their respective domestic campaigns.

Verdict

A routine pre-season turnaround. Kom showed resilience to recover from an early setback and managed the game effectively after taking the lead. Sloga Doboj's early promise faded after the interval, and their winless pre-season continued. The fitness and sharpness of pre-season make firm conclusions difficult, but Kom will take more from this than their opponents.

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 1 Aug 2026