An unusual episode marked the beginning of the game Brisbane Roar in the Australian A-League, as a midfielder Milorad Stajic suffered a serious muscle injury seconds before kick-off, forcing the team to make a last-minute substitution and changing the dynamics of the game against them Adelaide United.
Nevertheless, the unexpected substitution did not stop the team from celebrating a painful victory with a goal in the 95th minute that moved them to second place in the table, just one behind Sydney FC after seven days.
The scene in which Stajic played the main role was as dramatic as it was unfortunate. While running to take his place in the formation before kick-off, the Swiss footballer felt a tear on the back of his right leg and fell to the ground before the ball began to roll. His teammates immediately called for the intervention of the medical team and the player was removed from the field with help under both arms without having touched the ball.
The emotional reaction was already on the bench Stajic reflected the magnitude of the emotional blow. After a brief nervous laugh, frustration took hold: he slammed his fist on one of the padded seats, then covered his face with both hands as tears began to flow. In any case, the team was able to benefit from the regulations that allow free substitutions before kick-off if the game has not yet started.
The outcome of the meeting was positive for Brisbane Roarwhich was able to establish itself thanks to some successes Chris Long consolidated their good start to the season in stoppage time. Stajic, who joined the club this summer after signing a two-year contract Radnicki Nis from Serbia, has experience in the academy of FC BaselHe Graphic representation of Belgrade and in the youth teams of Swiss And Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Stajic’s beginnings lie in Meiringen, Switzerlandwhere he was born on February 7, 2002. His football training was consolidated in the youth categories of the FC Baselone of the most prestigious teams in Swiss football. After several years of development in this youth academy, he decided to further his professional career in the Serbian league during the winter break of the 2021/22 season and signed with FK Grafičar Beograd to join the first team.
At the end of the 2022-23 season, Stajic’s performances caught the team’s attention FK Radnicki Nisbelonging to Serbian SuperLiga. There he shared the dressing room with his compatriot Filip Frei, which contributed to his integration into the main category of Serbian football.
The arrival of Milorad Stajic Australian football represented an important step in this midfielder’s career. On June 17, 2025, the club Brisbane Roar confirmed his commitment for a period of two years and thus strengthened his squad with a young player with an international focus.
According to the specialist media Transfermarkt, the midfielder has only played six games since his arrival in Australian football in which he neither scored any goals nor provided any assists. The team in which he played most often was Radnicki, where he played 53 games and provided one assist.
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