Mladost and Lovćen Battle to a Draw as Raičević Sparks Podgorica’s Momentum
Mirko Raičević, coach of Podgorica, Photo: Private archive
The Lovćen football team and the leading team Mladost ended in a 2:2 draw today during the 20th round of the Second Montenegrin League, held at the Football Association’s training camp.
The championship leaders opened the scoring with a goal from Lazar Knežević in the 14th minute.
Luka Drmač responded with an equalizer in the 21st minute, followed by Matija Pejović completing a turnaround in the 33rd minute.
The final score was confirmed by Igor Vukčević in the 62nd minute.
Mladost’s draw allows them to maintain a five-point lead over second-placed Rudar, who suffered a 2:1 defeat to Podgorica at the DG Arena.
Nikola Pavlićević was instrumental in Podgorica’s fourth victory, netting goals in the 50th minute (from a penalty) and the 73rd minute.
Rudar’s only goal came from Musa Auval Jahaja in the 61st minute.
Since this winter, Mirko Raičević has taken over as the new head coach of Podgorica.
The match between Ibar and Igalo in Rožaje concluded without any goals or a decisive winner.
The fixture featuring Iskra against Grblj (14) is scheduled for tomorrow.
The Comrade team has a bye this round.
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