Železničar Pančevo fought hard to earn a 2-1 win over Radnik Surdulica in the Serbian Super Liga on Sunday evening, with Ghanaian forward Kwaku Karikari playing a key role off the bench.

The first half ended goalless despite both sides pushing for an opener.

Just two minutes into the second half, Sava Petrov broke the deadlock with a neat finish, giving Železničar an early lead.

Radnik responded in the 72nd minute when Martin Novakovic fired in an equalizer, igniting hopes of a comeback for the home fans.