Pre-season friendly: Mura – Partizan: 2:2

Partizan played first friendly of Slovenia preps and drawn 2-2 against Slovenian champions Mura at their Fazanerija ground.

Slovenians took an early lead after a brilliant 18m left-footed strike into the near top corner of the net from Bobicanec.

Partizan didn`t show much in the first half attacking-wise. Best opportunity fell to Stulic who headed the ball wide on 27 after a cross from Pavlovic, while newcomer Sanicanin headed the corner-kick ball over the bar later on.

Home side doubled the lead on 38 after a measured long range strike into the bottom left corner of the net from Horvat.

Mura had couple more opportunities before the break, Horvat missing the best one just before the half-time whistle.

Obradovic had to be subbed by Urosevic just before the break.

Aleksandar Stanojevic made 6 changes after the break and 4 more just before the hour.

Partizan was a different side in the second half and youngster Nemanja Jovic proved hero with a brace scored – he halved Mura lead with an attractive volley shot on the hour followed by good reaction and equalizer to Natcho`s pass on 85.

Urosevic had a best opportunity in the second half when he blasted the ball wide from close range on 71. Youngster Terzic had two fine opportunities but his left-footed drives inside the box were not good enough to beat Mura keeper.

Young forward Bazdar was also very much involved in Partizan second half attacking exploits showing his vast talent while young centre-back did well at the back paired with veteran Ostojic.

On the other side, Mura tested keeper Stevanovic once, with a 20m neat low shot towards the bottom left corner but Partizan goalie made an alerted diving save pushing the ball out of the danger.

Next Wednesday, Partizan will play a friendly against Slovenian outfit Koper.