The BH Premier League (WWin Liga) brings fresh excitement today, with the spotlight on a small Herzegovinian derby between Posušje and Zrinjski. The match kicks off at 6:30 PM at Mokri Dolac, and Zrinjski has the chance to tie Željezničar’s record of 26 unbeaten games in the domestic league.
Zrinjski in Excellent Form
Under the leadership of Mario Ivanković, Zrinjski remains unbeaten this season. In the first 15 rounds, the team has amassed an impressive 38 points, marking the best start in club history. Their latest victory over Sarajevo at Koševo (0-1) has further boosted the confidence of the Mostar-based team.
Ahead of the match against Posušje, Ivanković highlighted the challenge they face:
“We know it won’t be an easy game. Posušje always plays with every ounce of energy against us, as they did in Mostar. I hope that at least in Posušje, we will have the support of our fans.”
Fan Troubles
The Zrinjski coach also addressed the ongoing challenges regarding support for the Ultras:
“What’s happening is beyond reason. Our fans are often denied entry to stadiums or have their attendance limited. I hope this unfair treatment ends soon because it’s always better to have them with us than without them.”
Posušje, a Tough Opponent
Posušje, on the other hand, is known for giving Zrinjski a tough fight, especially on home turf. Mokri Dolac is renowned for its heated atmosphere and the resilience of the home team, which will undoubtedly aim to stop Zrinjski on their path to making history.
Other Matches Today
Besides the derby in Posušje, today’s schedule includes two additional matches:
- Igman Konjic vs. Velež (1:00 PM)
- Radnik Bijeljina vs. Sarajevo (4:00 PM)
However, all eyes will be on Mokri Dolac to see if Zrinjski can tie Željezničar’s record and continue their unbeaten streak.
Will the Plemići keep making history, or will Posušje prove to be a tough nut to crack? The answer will be clear tonight at 6:30 PM.
About the Clubs:
- HŠK Posušje: Founded in 1950 as NK Zidar, the club has undergone several name changes, becoming NK Boksit in 1963 and later NK Posušje. They have won the First League of Herzeg-Bosnia twice, in 1999 and 2000. Currently, they compete in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina and play their home matches at Mokri Dolac (Wet Valley) Stadium, which has a capacity of 8,000 seats.
- HŠK Zrinjski Mostar: Established in 1905 by Croatian youth, Zrinjski is the oldest football club in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After a hiatus due to political reasons, the club was reestablished in 1992. Zrinjski has become one of the country’s most successful clubs, winning multiple national championships. They play their home games at Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom in Mostar.
- The term “Plemići,” meaning “The Nobles,” is a nickname for HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, reflecting the club’s esteemed history.
- “Posušje” translates to “drainage” or “drainage area” in English, indicating the town’s geographical characteristics.