Sarajevo derby
Football derby in Bosnia and Herzegovina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sarajevo derby, also known as the Eternal derby (Bosnian: Vječiti derbi), is the name given to any football match between rival clubs Željezničar and Sarajevo, the two primary clubs in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the most viewed annual sporting event in Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1]
Other names | Eternal derby |
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Location | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Teams | Željezničar Sarajevo |
First meeting | 12 August 1954 |
Latest meeting | 14 April 2024 |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | Total: 152 Official: 132 (League competition) |
All-time series | Total:
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During the match, fans usually create a competitive atmosphere with big flags, paper rolls, scarfs and loud chanting. It is not uncommon to see members of the same family on opposite sides, not speaking to each other on the day of the derby, with opposing fans engaging in mutual provocations at the end of the match, eagerly awaiting the next confrontation although, in recent years, this has led to clashes between some younger fans.
Željezničar leads in head-to-head results in competitive matches with 47 wins to Sarajevo's 45 with 60 draws. Along with Zrinjski Mostar and Široki Brijeg, they are the only clubs in the Bosnian Premier League to have never been relegated.[2]