Red Star Belgrade players recorded their first victory in the Europa League after defeating Lille 1\u20130 at home! The only goal in this match was scored by Marko Arnautovi\u0107 from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, after Mirko Ivani\u0107 was fouled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was a match filled with tension, as the red-and-whites were under pressure to win. They approached the game with utmost seriousness, which was evident from the opening minutes, playing carefully and with discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Red Star was aware that the French side were favorites, but they did not allow that to affect them. On the contrary, they took the match very seriously and played with confidence and no sign of fear or respect for the opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was also clear that Red Star needed to chase points at home after two defeats in Portugal, which finally bore fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, there were attacks on both sides. Lille appeared to be a team capable of much but unwilling to risk, while Red Star showed the desire but struggled to break through the French defense\u2014until the final five minutes when the penalty came.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mirko Ivani\u0107 received a through ball, went for it at the same time as Lille\u2019s goalkeeper, managed to push it forward, and forced the keeper to foul him inside the box. Marko Arnautovi\u0107 took the ball and calmly converted the penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hero status then went to goalkeeper Mateus, who made a crucial save in the 90th minute before Lille hit the crossbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n