Lovcen Cetinje 2-4 FK Rudar Pljevlja: Rudar Deliver Six-Goal Away Statement

FK Rudar Pljevlja produced one of the standout attacking displays of the Montenegro Second League round, defeating Lovcen Cetinje 4-2 on September 16, 2026. The away victory underlined Rudar’s promotion credentials and handed Lovcen a difficult home defeat in a match that swung wildly from end to end.

Rudar arrived in Cetinje with intent and quickly established control. Their midfield pressed high, forced turnovers, and repeatedly fed the front line with early passes. By contrast, Lovcen struggled to settle in possession and were punished for several defensive lapses, especially during a frantic first half.

Match Overview

The visitors took the lead inside the opening quarter of an hour when Nikola Vujović converted from the penalty spot after a handball in the Lovcen box. Rudar doubled their advantage midway through the first half, with Jovan Vuković finishing a swift counterattack following a Lovcen corner.

Lovcen responded well and pulled one back before the break. Balša Đukanović found space at the back post and headed home a measured cross, giving the home supporters hope of a comeback. But Rudar restored their two-goal cushion almost immediately when Marko Perović curled a fine effort into the top corner from the edge of the area.

Early in the second half, Vujović grabbed his second goal of the night, finishing clinically after being played through one-on-one with the goalkeeper. Lovcen kept pushing and reduced the deficit to 4-2 through Luka Pejović’s close-range strike, but Rudar managed the closing stages professionally and never looked likely to surrender their lead.

Tactical Story

Rudar Pljevlja set up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 that became a 4-3-3 when they attacked. Their wide players stretched Lovcen’s full-backs, while the double pivot screened the space in front of the defence. The plan worked especially well in transition, where Rudar repeatedly turned Lovcen’s attacking ambitions into dangerous counterattacks.

Lovcen Cetinje showed fight and created enough chances to make the scoreline closer, but their defensive organisation was loose. Too often, midfield runners were not tracked, and the back line dropped too deep when Rudar moved the ball quickly. Those issues proved decisive in a match where the visitors were far more ruthless in the final third.

Standout Players

• Nikola Vujović (FK Rudar Pljevlja): A brace, including an early penalty, set the tone for Rudar’s dominant attacking performance.
• Marko Perović (FK Rudar Pljevlja): Scored a superb third goal and dictated the tempo from midfield.
• Balša Đukanović (Lovcen Cetinje): His first-half header briefly brought Lovcen back into the contest and he remained a threat in the air.

Montenegro Second League Table Impact

The win strengthens FK Rudar Pljevlja’s position in the upper reaches of the Montenegro Second League standings and sends a clear message to their promotion rivals. For Lovcen Cetinje, the defeat leaves them searching for consistency, particularly at home, where they have now conceded a worrying number of goals. Rudar’s ability to score four away from home could prove to be a defining feature of their season if they maintain this level of attacking output.