Cukaricki edges Loznica 2‑1 despite Ilic’s early strike
LOZNICA, Serbia (Interstat) — Cukaricki defeated Loznica 2-1 on Wednesday at Stadion Lagator, rallying after Milan Ilic gave the hosts an early lead. Ilic played the full 90 minutes and scored in the 15th minute for Loznica. Luka Djordjevic, who also went the full match, equalized for Cukaricki in the 27th minute. Lazar Mijovic played all 90 minutes and scored the other Cukaricki goal. Djordjevic and Mijovic each finished with one goal and 90 minutes for Cukaricki, while Ilic had one goal in 90 minutes for Loznica. Cukaricki moved to 1-0 in the competition and 6-5-3 across all competitions. Loznica fell to 0-1 in the competition and 4-4-8 overall. Cukaricki had beaten Partizan 2-0 in its previous match, while Loznica had drawn 1-1 with Vrsac. The visitors secured the victory after conceding first at Stadion Lagator. Cukaricki next faces IMT Novi Beograd, while Loznica next plays Naftagas.