Ibrahim Zubairu scores in FK Partizan’s defeat to Macva Sabac

Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Zubairu found the back of the net for FK Partizan, but his effort was not enough to prevent a disappointing 2-1 home defeat against FK Macva Sabac in the Serbian SuperLiga.Mava made a bright start to the encounter at Stadion Partizana, taking the lead in the eighth minute through Vasilije uri, who finished off a delivery from Stefan olovi.Partizan responded eight minutes later, with Zubairu producing an excellent finish from a difficult angle to restore parity in the 16th minute.The Ghanaian midfielder capitalised on an opportunity inside the penalty area, beating goalkeeper Vukain Jovanovi to bring the hosts back into the contest.However, Mava regained their advantage in the 36th minute when Danilo Kneevi capitalised on a defensive mistake to make it 2-1.Partizan pushed for an equaliser after the break, making several attacking substitutions, but struggled to break down Mava's organised defence.Zubairu was withdrawn in the 67th minute as Partizan failed to find a way back into the game.The defeat ended Partizan's three-match winning run, while Mava claimed an important victory on the road.The goal takes Zubairu's tally to two in 13 appearances for Partizan this season. He is yet to register an assist.