Serbia and Montenegro round-up: Kula keep their cool
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
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FK Hajduk Kula moved up to sixth following a narrow 2-1 victory at relegation-threatened FK Rudar Pljevlja.
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FK Hajduk Kula moved up to sixth place in the Prva Savezna Liga following a narrow 2-1 victory at relegation-threatened FK Rudar Pljevlja.
Sparked into life
The rearranged fixture sparked into life on 27 minutes when the visitors took the lead through Zeljko Buzic. Dragan Maric equalised for Rudar in the 57th minute, but 12 minutes from time Dejan Osmanovic grabbed the winner form the penalty spot.
'Luck and know-how'
Kula coach Miroljub Ostojic admitted that his side had struggled to overcome the second-bottom club, but claimed that experience had been the difference between the teams. "It wasn't an easy match,” he said. "However, with a bit of luck and our know-how we came through."
Lost belief
Rudar coach Goran Milojevic admitted his side are going through a crisis of confidence. "They're afraid of relegation," he explained, "and my players are withdrawn on the pitch. I understand that, and they are doing their best, but things aren't going for them."
