Ognjen Dobrić in Tears Following Zvezda's Heartbreaking Loss to Hapoel /VIDEO/

Pulse Sports Team 21:57 - 29 September 2026

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet suffered a painful 81-80 defeat against Hapoel Tel Aviv in EuroLeague Round 2, with team captain Ognjen Dobrić visibly devastated after the final buzzer.

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Zvezda faced plenty of challenges in this matchup, but their fighting spirit was never in doubt. Costly lapses in concentration ultimately hurt the red-and-whites in key moments. Ibon Navarro's squad struggled when the game was on the line during crunch time. Vasilije Micić sealed the contest with two crucial three-pointers, and the defeat was particularly tough to take for Ognjen Dobrić.

The team captain is truly the heart and soul of the squad, and his tears were heartbreaking for every red-and-white supporter. It was a difficult outing for Dobrić, who scored five points in 10 minutes on the court. A chance for redemption comes quickly this Thursday at 8:00 PM, when the red-and-whites host Anadolu Efes, fresh off their victory over Real Madrid.

Navarro Praises Micić

Speaking after the game, Ibon Navarro shared his thoughts, primarily expressing frustration with his team's execution at critical stages.

"I don't think we had the composure to make better decisions. We had too many ups and downs in terms of our execution. Despite that, we had a good momentum shift near the end. Vasa Micić stepped up and made two three-pointers that decided the game. It's not just about the final score, but how we performed throughout the game, and we lacked consistency." – Ibon Navarro

Up next for Zvezda is a clash with Anadolu Efes, who defeated Real Madrid 94-84 at home.