Bravo in Brinje sta se razšla brez zmagovalca

Brinje Grosuplje and Bravo ended their league meeting in Grosuplje goalless on Tuesday night, leaving both sides without a winner in the 13th round of Slovenia’s top flight. The match was interrupted for approximately 20 minutes after eight minutes of play due to lighting issues at the stadium, with players retreating to the locker rooms before the contest resumed from the ninth minute. The draw leaves Bravo in third place, five points behind leaders Koper, while Brinje remains in second-to-last position, having equalized its point total with eighth-placed Mura. The game began with early attempts by Milan Tučić, who tested the home defense twice without serious threat. Following the restart, visiting goalkeeper Matjaž Rozman made his first save against a header from Sandi Nuhanović, followed shortly by a shot from Nikola Jovićević. Home keeper Jaka Zrnec responded in the 17th minute, stopping a sharp effort from Divine Omoregie. Vuk Vlahović later targeted Rozman again in the 22nd minute, but neither team created substantial danger until late in the first half. In the 38th minute, referee Alen Borošak awarded a penalty to Bravo after reviewing video footage of an incident involving Kevin Benkić and Tučić. Tučić took the kick himself, but Zrnec produced a fine save to deny the visitors a lead. Immediately afterward, Zrnec required two saves to clear shots from Matej Malenšek and Nadon Kouassi following a corner routine, preserving the scoreless tie at halftime. The second half offered few genuine chances as midfield battles dominated the play. It was not until the 79th minute that substitute James Arinze struck from 20 meters, prompting another impressive response from Zrnec. In the 84th minute, substitute Gal Kurež fired from roughly ten meters for the hosts, sending the ball wide of the target. The final minutes saw increased intensity, with Arinze missing narrowly after a move, and Haris Vučkić shooting high over the crossbar in the 90th minute. Marwann Nzuzi failed to finish well for the away side moments later. The final chance arrived in the added time when a free kick delivered from the right led to chaos in front of the Bravo goal. Jasmin Kurtić struck the ball with his back, directing it past the posts to end the contest. Attendance stood at 450 spectators. Both teams advanced to the quarter-finals of the domestic cup earlier in the week. Brinje has won only one of its last five league matches, losing the previous two. Bravo has gone three games without a victory, recording two draws and one defeat. The standings show Koper leading with 25 points, followed by Maribor on 24 and Bravo on 20. Brinje sits on 12 points, level with Mura, while Kalcer Radomlje trails on 8. Other results from the round include Koper’s 4-0 win over Maribor, where Josip Iličić scored a penalty and added a second goal, alongside goals from Irabor, Tomek, and N’Diaye. Olimpija drew 1-1 with Celje, with Marin scoring for the hosts and Sešlar converting a penalty for the visitors. Nafta 1903 played Aluminij to a 0-0 draw, and Kalcer Radomlje held Mura to a 1-1 draw, with Marinšek scoring for the hosts and Zeljković for the guests. Looking ahead, Brinje will travel to face Mura on Sunday. Bravo will host league leaders Koper on Monday. The match was officiated by Alen Borošak from Spodnji Duplek. Tučić’s missed penalty in the 39th minute proved decisive in keeping the result level. The lighting interruption delayed the start significantly, forcing officials to pause the clock until technical crews resolved the problem. Players returned to the pitch to continue from the exact moment of the stoppage. The lack of goals meant neither manager could claim full points, maintaining the tight race at the bottom of the table and the pressure at the top. Zrnec’s performances were highlighted by local media as key to securing the point for the home side. The atmosphere remained tense during the final seconds as fans watched Kurtić miss the target.