Football Shock in Moravske Toplice!
Budućnost footballers suffered a painful 3-0 defeat against Croatian Slaven Belupo in the debut match of their new coach Nenad Lalatović. Yes, you read that right – 3-0! And this was just a friendly match, at the end of a two-week training camp in Slovenia.
First Half: Hope or Illusion?
The first half was a tough and balanced game. Budućnost had a few good chances but failed to convert. Ivan Bulatović hesitated to shoot from a good position, and Miomir Đuričković headed just wide. Slaven Belupo had no serious chances in the first half, which might have given fans false hope.
Second Half: Disaster and Loss of Concentration
The second half was a nightmare for Budućnost. Slaven Belupo capitalized on the home team’s loss of concentration and scored three goals within the first ten minutes! The final score was 3-0, a painful defeat for a friendly match and preparation.
Training in Slovenia: Worrying Statistics
This was not the only setback during the preparations. Budućnost also lost to Vardar 3-0, drew 2-2 with Rapid Bucharest, and won 2-1 against Mura. Overall, the results are not impressive, raising questions about the team’s readiness for the upcoming Champions League qualifiers.
What Do the Coaches Say?
Nenad Lalatović’s first assistant, Milan Vještica, tries to soften the blow: “No one got injured, that’s the most important thing. The first half was satisfactory, and in the second half, we made substitutions to see all players. Maybe we were punished too harshly with three goals in ten minutes. The key is to learn lessons and keep everyone healthy.”
What’s Next?
Budućnost returns to Podgorica tomorrow to continue preparations for the first Champions League qualifier against Noe from Armenia, scheduled for Tuesday at 6 PM.
Who Played?
A total of 23 Budućnost players featured against Slaven Belupo, showing that coach Lalatović used the opportunity to test all options. Among them were Mijatović, Grivić, Orahovac, Đuričković, Gašević, Piščević, Strumija, Miličković, Grbić, Ivanović, Bulatović, Domazetović, Vušurović, Serikov, Adžić, Vuković, Dakić, Mirković, Šarkić, Savović, Vukanić, Camaj, and Mijović.
Just a Bad Day or a Sign of Trouble?
The loss to Slaven Belupo and the preparation results cast a shadow over the optimism surrounding the new coach and the team. Is this just the beginning of adaptation or a sign of serious problems? Fans will surely be worried, and time will tell if Lalatović can raise the team to the right level.
Conclusion
Friendly matches are for testing, but such a painful defeat on a new coach’s debut is hard to swallow. Budućnost must quickly find solutions if they want to seriously compete in the Champions League qualifiers. What do you think? Is this just a bad day or the start of something much worse? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s optimistic and who’s already making excuses!
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