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Players fell to the ground weeping as they learned of their coach's passing during a match in the country's premier division

FK Radnicki 1923 coach the former international collapsed and was given medical attention pitchside before being taken to hospital during his side's game at Mladost Lucani on the start of the week

The Serbian SuperLiga match continued but was called off moments before the break when word of Zizovic's death got to the stadium

Footage of the match showed team members and personnel from both sides in distress at the development

Previously a BH international player, mid-forties, was only appointed head coach of his team on 23 October

"The team has suffered the loss of not only a outstanding specialist but primarily a decent person, a confidant, and a athlete who, with his knowledge, enthusiasm and character has made a significant impact on the hearts of all who knew him"

The country's soccer authority said its "soccer family has lost one more genuine soccer expert" with his demise

"During his rich playing career, Zizovic was part of multiple teams in the top division of the nation, especially his former club, Radnik Bijeljina and a third organization, and he also wore the colors of the country's representative side"

"Following the conclusion of his professional playing days, he committed his time to management, leading organizations in the area and neighboring nations"

"His untimely passing signifies a major setback for the country's soccer"

"The passion for soccer and the impact you established will remain with us forever"

Major organizations furthermore offered sympathies, including the renowned team, who conveyed their "heartfelt sorrow"