Mladost Bogdanci earns 30–30 draw at Butel in Superliga opener
Mladost Bogdanci fought back from four goals down and levelled in the final seconds; Pejić scored with 15 seconds left.
Butel failed to turn home advantage into victory in the opening round of the Superliga on September 5, 2026, settling for a 30–30 draw with Mladost Bogdanci.
The hosts had led by as many as four goals late in the match and looked set to take all three points, but Mladost rallied in the closing moments to erase the deficit.
The decisive moment
With the clock winding down, Mladost kept their composure and forced errors from Butel. Pejić became the visitors' hero when he struck the equaliser with 15 seconds remaining, securing a valuable away point for Mladost.
Butel controlled large portions of the game but could not maintain concentration at the crucial end, and mistakes cost them the win. Mladost, by contrast, remained calm under pressure and were rewarded.
The draw leaves both sides with a point from the Superliga opener and sets up questions about Butel's ability to close out tight matches early in the season.
Photo: press material from the event
