FK Voždovac
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FK Voždovac is a football
club from Belgrade
, Serbia
.
.
In 1973 another club, FK Sloboda, formed in 1953 and former Belgrade League champion in 1967-68, is merged with Voždovački forming FK Voždovac. The first major archivement was the winning of the Belgrade Football Association Cup in 1975. During the following three decades it will compete mostly in Serbian lower leagues. All until the season 2003-04 when it finishes the Serbian League Belgrade
without a single defeat, archiving promotion to the Serbian First League
(national second tier).
On June 28, 2005, top league side FK Železnik
(financially struggling at the time, but with a bright young side that just won the Serbia and Montenegro Cup
merged into the second-league side FK Voždovac. This way FK Voždovac gainst access to the 2005–06 First League of Serbia and Montenegro in which archived an incredible 3rd place and the qualification to European competitions. However, club officials failed to provide the request for receiving Euro cups licences.
The first organised supporting group was formed in 1987 and was named Vilenjaci. Initially consisted of about 30 members, mostly former and youth players from the neighbourhood. Along with Vilenjaci, another group named Zmajevi (Dragons) appeared, which is simultaneously the traditional nickname of the club. Vilenjaci grew with time, and they were often involved in disturbs. They made an effort to be original in their supporting. Pirotechnical fireworks were a usual way of provoking match interruptions.
In 1989 another group named Genoes United is formed in the east stand of the stadium, and by that time Zmajevi accepted to join Vilenjaci. Shortly afterwords Genoes also join Vilenjaci on the western stand. In the season 1989-90 another group is formed, Hasini Trafikari, named after a formed club player nickanmed Hasa. Initially formed in the south stand, they would also end up merging with Vilenjaci on the western stand. However when it looked that the group was stronger than ever, it actually ended up being disbanded.
In 1990 a new group, that was initially more similar to a street gang than to football fans, was formed and named Invalidi. During the 1990s the group was constantly growing, and beside football their presence was also noteced in other sports events in which the club participated, most notably in womans handball. Obviously the most inspiring period for club fans was the period the club competed in the top league.
Football (soccer)
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club from Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
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Hystory
The club was formed in 1912 under the name FK Dušanovac. In 1929 it is renamed into Voždovački SK. The main success in this period was the winning of the II Razred League in the 1933-34 season, and the III Razred in 1948-49. In the season 1963-64 wins the Serbian League (Yugoslav third tier) archiving promotion to the Yugoslav Second LeagueYugoslav Second League
Yugoslav Second League was the second tier football league of SFR Yugoslavia. The top clubs were promoted to the top tier, the Yugoslav First League....
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In 1973 another club, FK Sloboda, formed in 1953 and former Belgrade League champion in 1967-68, is merged with Voždovački forming FK Voždovac. The first major archivement was the winning of the Belgrade Football Association Cup in 1975. During the following three decades it will compete mostly in Serbian lower leagues. All until the season 2003-04 when it finishes the Serbian League Belgrade
Serbian League Belgrade
Srpska Liga Belgrade is a section of the Srpska Liga, Serbia's third football league. Teams from Belgrade are in this section of the league. The other sections are Srpska Liga East, Srpska Liga West, and Srpska Liga Vojvodina.-Srpska Liga Beograd Teams 10/11:...
without a single defeat, archiving promotion to the Serbian First League
Serbian First League
Serbian First League is the name for the second tier in Serbia's football league. The league is operated by the Football Association of Serbia. 18 teams are set to compete in this league for the 2009-10 season...
(national second tier).
On June 28, 2005, top league side FK Železnik
FK Železnik
FK Železnik was a football club from Belgrade, Serbia.Founded in 1930, the club merged into FK Voždovac in June 2005 and thus ceased activities.-History:...
(financially struggling at the time, but with a bright young side that just won the Serbia and Montenegro Cup
Serbia and Montenegro Cup
The Serbia and Montenegro Cup is a defunct cup tournament. The competition was formed in 2003 after FR Yugoslavia had changed its name to Serbia and Montenegro on February 4, 2003. The format from this tournament did not change at all from that of the Yugoslav Cup the only difference was the name...
merged into the second-league side FK Voždovac. This way FK Voždovac gainst access to the 2005–06 First League of Serbia and Montenegro in which archived an incredible 3rd place and the qualification to European competitions. However, club officials failed to provide the request for receiving Euro cups licences.
Chronology
- 1912 - Founded as FK Dušanovac
- 1929 - Renamed into Voždovački FK
- 1973 - Merged with FK SLoboda Beograd and renamed into FK Voždovac
- 2005 - FK ŽeleznikFK ŽeleznikFK Železnik was a football club from Belgrade, Serbia.Founded in 1930, the club merged into FK Voždovac in June 2005 and thus ceased activities.-History:...
merged into FK Voždovac
Current squad
As of November 2010.Supporters
The supporters of FK Voždovac are named Invalidi (Invalids).The first organised supporting group was formed in 1987 and was named Vilenjaci. Initially consisted of about 30 members, mostly former and youth players from the neighbourhood. Along with Vilenjaci, another group named Zmajevi (Dragons) appeared, which is simultaneously the traditional nickname of the club. Vilenjaci grew with time, and they were often involved in disturbs. They made an effort to be original in their supporting. Pirotechnical fireworks were a usual way of provoking match interruptions.
In 1989 another group named Genoes United is formed in the east stand of the stadium, and by that time Zmajevi accepted to join Vilenjaci. Shortly afterwords Genoes also join Vilenjaci on the western stand. In the season 1989-90 another group is formed, Hasini Trafikari, named after a formed club player nickanmed Hasa. Initially formed in the south stand, they would also end up merging with Vilenjaci on the western stand. However when it looked that the group was stronger than ever, it actually ended up being disbanded.
In 1990 a new group, that was initially more similar to a street gang than to football fans, was formed and named Invalidi. During the 1990s the group was constantly growing, and beside football their presence was also noteced in other sports events in which the club participated, most notably in womans handball. Obviously the most inspiring period for club fans was the period the club competed in the top league.
Coaching history
- Dragi KaličaninDragi KaličaninDragan "Dragi" Kaličanin is a Serbian football manager and former player.-Career:...
2008-2009 - Čedomir Đoinčević 2007-2008
- Dušan Jevrić 2006-2007
External links
- "Invalidi" Supporters site
- Club profile and squad at Srbijafudbal.
- Club page at Transfermarkt.