2009–10 FK Sarajevo season
The 2009–2010 season was Sarajevo's 61st season in existence, and their 16th consecutive season in the top flight of Bosnian football, the Premier League of BiH. Besides competing in the Premier League, the team competed in the National Cup and the qualifications for UEFA Europa League. During the season club changed the managers. Mirza Varešanović become the Sarajevo's manager on 7 April 2010,[1] after Mehmed Janjoš left the position on 28 March.[2] During the transition period, Almir Turković, assistant coach of Mehmed Janjoš, was positioned as the head coach.[3] The season covers the period from 25 June 2009 to 24 June 2010.
| 2009–10 season | |
|---|---|
| Sporting director | Senad Merdanović |
| Chairman | Hajrudin Šuman Nijaz Merdanović |
| Manager | Mehmed Janjoš (until 28 March) Mirza Varešanović (from 7 April) |
| Stadium | Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium |
| Premier League BiH | 5th |
| Cup of BiH | Round of 16 |
| UEFA Europa League | Play-offs |
| Top goalscorer | League: Alen Škoro (13) All: Alen Škoro (13) |
| Highest home attendance | 26,000 vs Cluj (20 August 2009) |
| Lowest home attendance | 2,000 |
| Average home league attendance | 5,944 |
| Biggest win | 0–4 |
| Biggest defeat | 3–0 |
In this season, Sarajevo reached the play-off round of Europa League, which is one of the best results in European competitions in "after-war era" of club's history. Team finished in 5th place of Premier League, and they ended their Cup journey in Second round.
Players
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Statistics
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Kit
| Supplier | Sponsor |
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 Nike |
 AurA, Bosnalijek |
Competitions
Premier League
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Borac Banja Luka | 30 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 37 | 29 | +8 | 53 | Qualification to Europa League second qualifying round[lower-alpha 1] |
| 4 | Zrinjski | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 46 | 33 | +13 | 51 | Qualification to Europa League first qualifying round |
| 5 | Sarajevo | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 43 | 25 | +18 | 50 | |
| 6 | Olimpic | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 34 | −4 | 44 | |
| 7 | Velež | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 42 | 33 | +9 | 43 |
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored
For deciding champions, qualification to UEFA Europa League and relegation: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head goals scored; 5th head-to-head away goals scored; 6th goal difference; 7th goals scored
Notes:
- Borac Banja Luka were the winners of the 2009–10 Bosnian Cup competition and qualified for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.
Matches
| 2.8.2009. 1. | FK Sarajevo | 1:1 | FK Sloboda Tuzla | Sarajevo |
| 20:00 | 77 MF Damir Hadžić  72'19 MF Ajdin Maksumić  |
Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 3.500 Referee: Ognjen Valjić (Banja Luka) |
UEFA Europa League
Second qualifying round
On 22 June, Sarajevo were drawn to face Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) or Inter Baku (Azerbaijan) in the Second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.[6] On 9 July, it was determined that Spartak would be Sarajevo's opponent, having defeated Inter 5–2 on aggregate. By winning 2–1 on aggregate, Sarajevo secured place in the Third qualifying round.[7] Before the second leg match, supporters of both teams had a fight on the streets of Trnava, which resulted in few injured fans.[8]
| 16 July 2009 First leg | Sarajevo | 1–0 |  Spartak Trnava | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 20:15 | Muminović 14' |
Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: David Malcolm (Northern Ireland) |
| 23 July 2009 Second leg | Spartak Trnava | 1–1 (1–2 agg.) | Sarajevo | Trnava, Slovakia |
| 19:30 | Doležaj 19' |
Report | Jahović 88' |
Stadium: Štadión Antona Malatinského Attendance: 8,215 Referee: Leontios Trattou (Cyprus) |
Third qualifying round
| 30 July 2009 First leg | Helsingborg  | 2–1 | Sarajevo | Helsingborg, Finland |
| 20:45 | C. Andersson 6' (pen.) Skúlason 58' |
Report | Hadžić 22' |
Stadium: Olympia Attendance: 11,136 Referee: Mark Whitby (Wales) |
| 6 August 2009 Second leg | Sarajevo | 2–1 (a.e.t.) (3–3 agg.) (5–4 p) | Helsingborg | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 20:15 | Hadžić 38' Avdić 78' |
Report | Jönsson 2' |
Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Referee: Aleksei Kulbakov (Belarus) |
| Penalties | ||||
Jahović  Ihtijarević Rizvanović Maksumić Hamzagić |
Sundin Ekstrand Nilsson Makondele Wahlstedt |
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Play-off round
| 20 August 2009 First leg | Sarajevo | 1–1 |  CFR Cluj | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 20:15 | Hadžić 77' |
Report | Dani 19' |
Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 26,000 Referee: Robert Małek (Poland) |
| 27 August 2009 Second leg | CFR Cluj | 2–1 (3–2 agg.) | Sarajevo | Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
| 18:45 | Koné 40' Mureșan 69' |
Report | Avdić 81' |
Stadium: Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Referee: Duarte Gomes (Portugal) |
References
- "Mirza Varešanović novi trener bordo kluba". Klix.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- "Mehmed Janjoš podnio ostavku". Klix.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- "FOTO / Almir Turković privremeno vodi ekipu FK Sarajevo". Klix.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- "FK Sarajevo - Squad 2009/2010". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- "Statistika Premijer liga 2009/2010 – II polusezona - fksinfo.com". fksinfo.com. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- "Široki sa Banantsom, Slavija sa Aalborgom". Klix.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "Sarajevo i Slavija prošli u naredno pretkolo". Klix.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "Neredi u Trnavi, navijač Sarajeva ozlijeđen". SportSport.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 20 June 2019.