

OFK Beograd 0-2 FK Buducnost Podgorica | International Club Friendly
July 9, 2026 – 22:00 local time
FK Buducnost Podgorica secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over OFK Beograd in an international club friendly played on Thursday night. The Montenegrin visitors showed sharpness and tactical discipline, outclassing their Serbian hosts in a match that served as useful preparation for both sides ahead of their respective domestic campaigns.
Match Overview
Played at a neutral venue, the friendly allowed both managers to rotate squads and test different formations. OFK Beograd started brightly, enjoying more possession in the opening quarter, but Buducnost Podgorica gradually took control. The visitors’ pressing game forced errors in the OFK Beograd defence, and they capitalised just before the half-hour mark.
Key Moments
- 26th minute: Buducnost Podgorica’s winger drove into the box from the right flank, cut inside onto his left foot, and curled a precise shot into the far corner – 1-0 to the visitors.
- 62nd minute: A well-worked set piece saw Buducnost Podgorica double their lead. A short corner routine led to a cross that was headed powerfully past the OFK Beograd goalkeeper, making it 2-0.
- 80th minute: OFK Beograd had their best chance when a long-range effort struck the crossbar, but they could not find a way back into the match.
Tactical Story
OFK Beograd attempted to play a possession-based game but were often stifled by Buducnost Podgorica’s disciplined 4-3-3 shape, which compressed the midfield and forced the hosts sideways. The visitors excelled on the counter, using the pace of their wide players to stretch the OFK Beograd defence. Buducnost Podgorica also showed excellent organisation from dead-ball situations, which yielded the crucial second goal.
Standout Players
For Buducnost Podgorica, the left-winger was a constant threat and deservedly opened the scoring. The centre-back pairing looked solid, winning aerial duels and cutting out through balls. For OFK Beograd, the goalkeeper made several saves to keep the scoreline respectable, while the central midfielder worked hard but lacked support in the final third.
Season Impact
This friendly victory will boost Buducnost Podgorica’s confidence as they complete their pre-season preparations. OFK Beograd, meanwhile, will take lessons from the defeat, particularly in defending transitions and set pieces. Both teams are expected to be competitive in their respective leagues – OFK Beograd in the Serbian First League and Buducnost Podgorica in the Montenegrin First League – and matches like this provide invaluable sharpness ahead of the competitive kick-off.