From “poljana”, through “bus” to torch in the head: One of the biggest Serbian rivalries came to life after 4.5 years

05/10/21 | 18:55 18:58

As many as two matches in just four days will be played by Zemun and OFK Belgrade, which have a rich fan history

Old Rivals Zemun and OFK Belgrade after four and a half years will again cross spears in the same rank of the competition, except for the always uncertain football , will revive the great fan rivalry between the two groups – Taurunum Boys and the Blue Union.

These teams will play as many as two matches in just four days, both at the Zemun Stadium in Gornja Varoš. while the second will be played on Saturday at 3 pm in the 9th round of the Serbian League Belgrade.

Often described as the relationship between Millwall and West Ham, the rivalry of Karaburma and Zemun to them and a long tradition of violence and disorder in the stands and streets.

Mutual attacks when playing matches are very common, and these two groups can also boast of the famous “field”, ) the first organized and fair hand fight in the history of the Serbian fan scene from 2008.

Previously, one of the major clashes was recorded in May 2007 in Krajiška Street in Zemun, when the Taurunumi attacked the Blue Union bus that flew out of the column under police escort, and after several minutes of fighting in which they used bars and bricks were brought to close to 40 rioters.

Zemun and OFK Belgrade last played in the same rank in the 2016/17 season. when the “Romantics” dropped out of the First League of Serbia.

The last serious conflict was recorded in the match in Karaburma played in October 2016, when the visiting Taurunumi fans ran into the eastern tribune in an attempt to reach the “south”, which is traditionally occupied by the Blue Union.

The people of Zemun then lit torches, but the police reacted quickly and returned them to the north, although there was an exchange of blows. The general director of the Red Star, Zvezdan Terzić, also attended the match at the time. (internet starlets), so they are often called banners.

Zemun and OFK Belgrade are currently two ranks lower than elite football, but there is no doubt that the fans both clubs are eagerly waiting for the old derby to be renewed after a few seasons.

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