Players in tears as coach passes away in the middle of match
Mladen Zizovic had just assumed leadership of the football club in October
Players fell to the ground sobbing as they learned of their head coach's demise in the middle of a match in the Serbian SuperLiga
Head coach the former international suffered a collapse and underwent emergency care pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his club's fixture at their opponents' ground on recently
The professional game proceeded but was halted shortly before half-time when word of Zizovic's death got to the venue
Video of the game showed team members and personnel from both sides in emotional pain at the news
The ex- BH national team member, mid-forties, was only appointed manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on 23 October
"Our club has lost not only a excellent coach but primarily a decent person, a companion, and a sportsman who, with his understanding, vitality and integrity has created lasting memories on the souls of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The country's soccer authority said its "sports circle has suffered the loss of an additional dedicated sports professional" with his demise
"During his extensive athletic journey, Zizovic played for various organizations in the Premier League of the nation, especially Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the uniform of the national squad"
"Upon completing his playing career, he devoted his efforts to training, guiding clubs in the area and the region"
"His untimely passing signifies a significant blow for the country's soccer"
"The passion for soccer and the mark you left will stay in our memories permanently"
Leading clubs also paid tribute, including the renowned team, who passed on their "deepest condolences"
