Athletes weeping as coach passes away during game
The coach was recently appointed of the football club just weeks ago
Players fell to the ground sobbing as they were informed of their coach's passing in the middle of a game in Serbia's top flight
Head coach the former international collapsed and received treatment beside the field before being transported to medical facilities during his club's fixture at the away venue on recently
The professional game proceeded but was abandoned just prior to half-time when word of the manager's demise got to the ground
Recordings of the contest showed team members and personnel from the competing clubs in grief at the tragic information
Previously a BH national team member, mid-forties, was recently selected leader of the football club on late October
"The team has lost not only a outstanding specialist but primarily a decent person, a companion, and a competitor who, with his understanding, enthusiasm and character has left a deep mark on the hearts of all who knew him"
The country's soccer authority said its "football community has lost one more dedicated sports professional" with his passing
"In the course of his rich playing career, Zizovic was part of multiple teams in the top division of the country, particularly Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he also wore the jersey of the national squad"
"Following the conclusion of his athletic journey, he devoted his efforts to management, guiding clubs in the area and surrounding countries"
"The unexpected demise represents a major setback for the national sports community"
"The passion for the sport and the mark you established will remain with us permanently"
Leading clubs also paid tribute, including Red Star Belgrade, who conveyed their "deepest condolences"
