The scoring streak against top opponents proved that Široki Brijeg does not recognize limitations.
Despite being eight points clear of the relegation zone, the main topic during the winter break was whether they would even be able to stay up. The club, apart from coach Dean Klafurić, important players were leaving such as Franjo Posavac, Domagoje Jelavić, Marin Ćalušić and Cyrill Kpan, and the staff was “patched up” mostly with loans.
However, it was in this uncertainty that it began give birth to new energy. Among the reinforcements, he had the best presentation Mihael Klepačwho scored in the first two games, and with a goal in the last moments against Rudar from Prijedor, he brought three points at the opening of the spring part of the season. But, key role still have those who know the weight of the jersey best – Renato Josipović and Mato Stanićwho keep the team together with their experience and quality.
Instead of fighting for their bare lives, today Široki Brijeg is only a few points away from the place leading to European competitions. The advantage over the relegation zone increased from +8 to +16and the atmosphere at Pecara has noticeably changed for the better. All under guidance coach Damir Milanovićwho managed to stabilize the team and get the most out of the available personnel.
Široki Brijeg in impressive form
Mato Stanić is leading the revival of the club from Pecare – with five goals in the last five rounds, he is the first name of the team. In the same period, in the WWin league only FK Borac Banja Luka won more points than Široki Brijeg.
Even more impressive is the fact that it is Široki Brijeg took 10 points in the last five meetings during an extremely difficult schedule – even four of the five opponents were teams from the top of the WWin league: FK Borac Banja Luka, HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, FK Sarajevo and FK Velež Mostar.
Of course, we should not expect that the streak will continue at the same pace because Široki Brijeg, considering the budget the game exceeds all expectations. It should also be emphasized that the most important thing is that the situation in the club did not miraculously improve overnight after a turbulent half-season.
Even though we are far from the end of the season, with this kind of points and a stable position in the rankings, NK Široki Brijeg welcomes each next round in a significantly calmer atmosphere.
(www.jabuka.tv | KA)
