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90+10'

The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+9'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Crvena zvezda comes to nothing.
90+6'

Vladan Milojevic has decided to make a change. Milan Rodic (Crvena zvezda) replaces Cherif Ndiaye.
90+5'

The resulting set piece from Partizan is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
90

We will have 9 min. of added time.
87'

Nikola Simic (Partizan) sends the ball into his own net after a crazy goalmouth scramble.
85'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Aleksandar Katai walks off the pitch to be replaced by Luka Ilic (Crvena zvezda).
84'

Goal! Andrija Maksimovic (Crvena zvezda) sends the keeper the wrong way and scores into the bottom left corner.
84'

Andrija Maksimovic (Crvena zvezda) is going to take the penalty!
83'

Handball! A player from Partizan handled the ball. That is a penalty kick for Crvena zvezda.
81'

The referee signals a substitution. Zlatan Sehovic (Partizan) is brought on as a substitute for Ognjen Ugresic.
81'

Here is a change. Aldo Kalulu is going off and Srdjan Blagojevic gives the last tactical orders to Marko Zivkovic (Partizan).
80'

The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 2:1.
77'

The Crvena zvezda players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
75'

Andrija Maksimovic (Crvena zvezda) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
75'

Crvena zvezda take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
74'

Crvena zvezda fail to score from a corner as Aleksandar Jovanovic (Partizan) leaps to collect the ball.
71'

Aleksandar Katai (Crvena zvezda) is awarded a yellow card.
71'

It is time for a substitution. Milan Roganovic (Partizan) is on for Milan Vukotic.
68'

Vladan Milojevic has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Bruno Duarte (Crvena zvezda) replacing Guelor Kanga.
66'

Cherif Ndiaye (Crvena zvezda) sees a yellow card. He should be more careful because one more challenge like that could result in a red card.
65'

Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Crvena zvezda due to a foul in the build-up play.
65'

The Crvena zvezda players joy may have been justified, because referee Milan Ilic is going use VAR to determine the legality of a challenge.
65'

Cherif Ndiaye (Crvena zvezda) receives the ball inside the box, reacts quickly and without any problems fires the ball into the back of the net.
62'

Srdjan Blagojevic has decided to substitute Stefan Kovac and he is replaced by Aleksandar Scekic (Partizan).
62'

The game has come to an end for Mihajlo Ilic. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Nikola Simic (Partizan).
60'

Neat passing move from Crvena zvezda in order to create new attacking opportunities.
60'

Nemanja Radonjic (Crvena zvezda) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
56'

Ebenezer Annan (Crvena zvezda) is booked by the referee.
55'

The percentage of ball possession is – 58:42.
53'

Partizan control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
52'

The corner is swung in but Crvena zvezda can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
50'

It's like he was asking for a caution. Mihajlo Ilic (Partizan) receives a yellow card.
49'

Cherif Ndiaye (Crvena zvezda) latched on to a lofted pass inside the box, but his header misses to the right of the target. The ball goes out of play and Partizan will have a goal kick.
48'

Aleksandar Katai (Crvena zvezda) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
48'

Ebenezer Annan (Crvena zvezda) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
46'

The game is over for Milson. Nemanja Radonjic (Crvena zvezda) comes on for the second half.
46'

The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+6'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+5'

Partizan are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
45+4'

Aldo Kalulu (Partizan) receives a yellow card.
45+1'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Crvena zvezda.
45

There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.
45'

Nihad Mujakic (Partizan) is yellow-carded for breaking the rules of the game.
45'

Celebrations are cut short for Crvena zvezda as the referee indicates NO GOAL after the VAR review shows it was handball!
45'

Wait! Referee Milan Ilic has indicated he is going to review the Crvena zvezda goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was a handball in the build-up.
45'

Goal! Great link up play between Aleksandar Katai (Crvena zvezda) and Andrija Maksimovic gives the former a clear sight of goal on the edge of the box. He doesn't disappoint and beats the keeper in the roof of the net. 1:1.
39'

Goal! Aldo Kalulu (Partizan) picks up the ball from a rebound and from the edge of the box he unleashes a shot inside the right post. It's 0:1.
36'

A cross by Guelor Kanga (Crvena zvezda) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
34'

Milan Vukotic (Partizan) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
33'

Looks like Milan Vukotic (Partizan) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
32'

The Crvena zvezda players are exchanging some short passes.
31'

The shots on goal statistics – 1:0.
30'

The game is interrupted because of a yellow card that is shown to Aleksandar Filipovic (Partizan).
29'

Ebenezer Annan (Crvena zvezda) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
28'

Ognjen Ugresic (Partizan) takes a short pass in his stride and attempts to beat the keeper from mid-range, but the shot screeches just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crvena zvezda.
27'

Aldo Kalulu (Partizan) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
25'

Aldo Kalulu (Partizan) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
24'

Stefan Kovac (Partizan) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players.
22'

Crvena zvezda seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
21'

The foul by Stefan Kovac (Partizan) was seen by Milan Ilic who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
19'

Great chance! Andrija Maksimovic (Crvena zvezda) collects a great pass inside the box, but the goalkeeper does well to stop his effort.
19'

Total attempts – 0:0.
18'

Partizan enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
15'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Crvena zvezda.
15'

Aldo Kalulu (Partizan) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
12'

Milson (Crvena zvezda) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
11'

The ball is cleared after Aleksandar Katai (Crvena zvezda) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
10'

The Crvena zvezda players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
9'

60:40 – the ratio of ball possession.
8'

Aldo Kalulu (Partizan) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Omri Glazer, who smothers the ball.
7'

Aleksandar Katai (Crvena zvezda) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
5'

Milan Ilic blows the whistle, Aldo Kalulu (Partizan) is penalised for a foul.
4'

Aleksandar Filipovic (Partizan) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle.
3'

Great teamplay by Crvena zvezda as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
2'

Guelor Kanga (Crvena zvezda) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat.
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

The players are out at last! Partizan will take the kick-off.

Milan Ilic is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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