Let Krasnodar repeat itself

Seven years ago today, Red Star defeated Krasnodar in a phenomenal match and qualified for the group stage of the Europa League after ten years. Zvezda entered the match strongly and aggressively - it began to attack in waves and crush the opponent. The crowd pumped fuel for the red and whites with great cheering, and when the players and fans are one - then the rival in the Maracana was helpless.

Already in the seventh minute of the duel, Nemanja Radonjić scored a great half-volley goal. The ball bounced off the ground, tricked the visiting goalkeeper, and bounced off the crossbar into the goal. This was followed by an eruption of enthusiasm and a total collapse of the Russian representative, who seemed absolutely bewildered by the atmosphere at the Maracana.

In the opening part of the second half, Kanga sent an incredible projectile from more than 30 meters diagonally into the far corner of the goal to the veritable delirium of the packed Markana. The Gabonese's goal is still shown on all TV shows today and is a symbol of the modern history of our club, which started precisely with this epic victory. Although Krasnodar reduced the score to 2:1, until the end of the match Zvezda played very disciplined, thus resisting the attacks of the Krasnodar players.

The pages are written in golden letters from that moment on, and Crvena Zvezda can boast of three participations in the group stages of the Champions League, four Europa Leagues and three European springs. If we add to that seven consecutive championship titles and three double crowns, we can proudly point out that the game in front of a full Marakana against Krasnodar was the initiator of all the previously mentioned successes. All of this would certainly not have happened if it were not for the great support of the star players, who, with the stands filled with cheers and songs, were a constant support for the football players on the field.

The opportunity for the Star to shine again in its true light is upon us! On Wednesday, the red and white will face off against Bode Glimt in the second leg of the playoff for a place in the Champions League. We believe that our players, only with the support of the fans and their wind at their backs, will make another great feat, as it was on August 24, 2017!