Nigerian defender Franklin Tebo continued his impressive run of form on Thursday, finding the back of the net to help Crvena Zvezda overcome a resilient Jedinstvo Ub in the Serbian Cup semi-finals.
The 2-1 victory not only secured Zvezda’s place in the final but also extended their remarkable streak to 11 games unbeaten.
Match Highlights: A Test of Resilience
Despite entering the match as favorites, Crvena Zvezda had to fight for every inch against a determined Jedinstvo side.
The Breakthrough: Tebo wasted no time making an impact, scoring just seven minutes into the match to give the visitors an early advantage.
The Equaliser: Jedinstvo fought back late in the first half, with Nikola Paunović leveling the score in the 43rd minute.
The Decider: Zvezda’s quality eventually shone through in the second half when Bruno Duarte netted the winning goal in the 67th minute.
Late Drama: The closing minutes were tense for the visitors after Mahmudu Bajo received a red card in the 87th minute, forcing Zvezda to defend their lead with only ten men.
Franklin Tebo’s Season of Impact
The 26-year-old Super Eagles star is currently enjoying a productive purple patch. Having recently celebrated the club’s 37th league title, Tebo is proving to be a dual threat on the pitch.
With only one loss in their previous 19 outings, Tebo and his teammates head into the Serbian Cup final with immense momentum, eyeing a domestic double.