Serbia U21 2-1 Russia U21: Orlici exact revenge after Stara Pazova brawl (full match highlights)

Serbia U21 secured a 2-1 revenge victory over Russia U21 in a friendly at the FS Serbia Sports Centre in Stara Pazova, three days after losing the first meeting 3-1. The match, played on 5 October 2026, was a feisty affair that ended with both teams reduced to ten men following a mass brawl in the 69th minute. Matija Mitrovic opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 34th minute after a Russian defender's late challenge in the box. Marko Velickovic doubled the lead in the first minute of the second half with a stunning strike into the top corner from the right side. Russia pulled one back on 64 minutes through substitute Aleksandr Pomolyuk, who won and converted a penalty. Five minutes later, chaos erupted: Mikhail Umnikov caught Mitrovic with his studs, and when the Serbian midfielder reacted, a brawl involving players from both sides broke out. Referee Stanko Ostracanin sent off both Umnikov and Mitrovic, who had earlier been booked. In the closing stages, Milan Aleksic hit the crossbar for Serbia, while Russia pushed for an equaliser but were denied by the goalkeeper and the woodwork. Serbia continue their preparations for the 2027 U21 European Championship, which they will co-host with Albania. Can Russia U21 maintain their development despite the ongoing suspension from official competitions.

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