In a tightly contested match on March 11, 2024, Primorac triumphed over Crvena Zvezda, clinching three crucial points in the Premier League. The Kotor-based team, despite facing significant challenges, demonstrated resilience and skill to secure a narrow victory, finishing the game at 13-12.
Primorac started strong, taking an early lead of 2-0. Halfway through the second quarter, they extended their advantage to three goals, leading 6-3. However, a significant shift occurred as Crvena Zvezda mounted a comeback, scoring four consecutive goals to level the match. The back-and-forth nature of the game continued, with Primorac equalizing three times at 7-7, 8-8, and 9-9.
As the match progressed into the final quarter, Primorac regained the lead with goals from Marko Mršić and Đorđije Stanojević, bringing the score to 11-9. Zvezda fought back to equalize once more, but Đuro Radović responded by scoring for Primorac. With just over two minutes remaining, Savo Ćetković pushed the score to 13-11, giving the visitors a critical advantage. Zvezda’s Aleksandar Radanović scored from a penalty to narrow the gap, but the match concluded with Primorac maintaining their lead.
Marko Petković, Primorac’s head coach, reflected on the match, stating, “We expected a tough battle for points in Belgrade, but we did not anticipate it would be this challenging. We struggled against their defensive setup and had difficulties managing their ‘M zone.’ Despite these challenges and some naive goals conceded, securing these three points is vital for our position in the Premier League and our hopes for the final four.”
Radović was the standout player for Primorac, netting three goals during the game. Both Mršić and Ćetković contributed significantly with two goals each, while players such as Jusuke Inaba, Luka Murišić, Stefan Vidović, Balša Vučković, Nikola Brkić, and Đorđije Stanojević each added to the scoreboard. Goalkeeper Dimitrije Rističević made eight crucial saves to help secure the victory.
Looking ahead, Primorac will host Partizan in their next Premier League match on March 13, 2024, while Buducnost will welcome Jadran on the same day. The outcome of these upcoming matches will be pivotal as teams vie for positions in the league standings.
