

FK Dubocica produced a resilient away performance to edge Naftagas 3-2 in a thrilling Serbian Mozzart Bet Prva Liga encounter at the home of Naftagas on the night of 15 August 2026. The visitors had to come from behind twice before sealing all three points in a match that delivered drama, end-to-end attacks, and a late twist for the neutral fan.
Match Overview
Naftagas looked sharp in the opening exchanges and took the game to FK Dubocica, moving the ball quickly through midfield and using the flanks to create early pressure. Their reward came midway through the first half when a well-worked set piece ended with a close-range finish to make it 1-0. The home crowd had barely settled when Dubocica responded with a quick equaliser, capitalising on a defensive misjudgement to slot home and restore parity.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Naftagas again edged ahead with a composed strike from just inside the box, but FK Dubocica showed character to level matters almost immediately. With the match seemingly heading for a share of the points, Dubocica pushed forward in the final minutes and found a decisive goal, completing a 3-2 comeback and taking home a valuable away victory.
Key Stats and Turning Points
- Naftagas' early initiative: The hosts controlled possession in patches and twice took the lead, but were unable to protect their advantage.
- Dubocica's response: FK Dubocica displayed strong mental resilience, equalising within minutes of falling behind on both occasions.
- Decisive late goal: The winner arrived in the closing stages, rewarding Dubocica's persistent second-half attacking efforts.
The result moves FK Dubocica up the early-season standings in Serbia's second tier, while Naftagas will be left to rue the points dropped after leading twice. With both teams showing attacking intent, the pair will be expected to remain competitive in the upper half of the Mozzart Bet Prva Liga table as the season develops.