Lovćen Cetinje staged a sensational comeback to edge Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje 3-2 in a dramatic Montenegro Second League clash on 23 August 2026. The visitors, trailing at half-time, produced a stunning second-half rally to claim all three points and leapfrog their opponents in the early-season standings. The match at the Gradski Stadion in Bijelo Polje was a gripping spectacle of end-to-end football, decisions, and individual brilliance.

Match overview

Jedinstvo started with real purpose, taking the game to Lovćen from the first whistle. Their high-tempo pressing caused panic in the Lovćen back line, and the home side were richly rewarded with two well-taken goals before the interval. Yet Lovćen, a club with deep Montenegrin football history, showed character and tactical flexibility after the break, pulling one back almost immediately and then completing the turnaround with two more goals in a breathless final half-hour.

Key moments

• Jedinstvo strike early: The home side opened the scoring in the 14th minute after a patient build-up was finished with a low drive from just inside the area. The goal settled Jedinstvo and brought the home supporters to life.
• Second for Jedinstvo: On the stroke of half-time, a defensive error gifted Jedinstvo a second goal, a tap-in from close range after a weak back-pass was intercepted. The home team looked in full control.
• Lovćen hit back: Within three minutes of the restart, Lovćen halved the deficit with a powerful header from a corner. The goal gave the visitors a platform and visibly shifted the momentum.
• Equaliser: Lovćen drew level just past the hour mark with a clinical finish after a rapid counter-attack down the right flank. The away bench erupted, and suddenly Jedinstvo looked rattled.
• Winner: The decisive goal arrived in the 78th minute as Lovćen’s captain stepped up to curl a magnificent free-kick over the wall and into the top corner, completing a remarkable turnaround.

Tactical story

Jedinstvo’s early success came from a narrow, aggressive setup that crowded the midfield and forced Lovćen wide. But Lovćen’s coach responded at the break by switching to a more direct, vertical style, bypassing Jedinstvo’s midfield press and targeting the channels behind the full-backs. The adjustment worked to perfection.

Lovćen also tightened up defensively, with their centre-backs more proactive in stepping out to meet Jedinstvo’s attacking runners. Jedinstvo, meanwhile, dropped deeper as nerves crept in, and their reluctance to press the visitors in midfield allowed Lovćen to dictate the tempo for the final 30 minutes.

Standout players

Lovćen’s captain delivered a captain’s performance, winning the midfield battle and producing the match-winning free-kick. The visitors’ substitute striker also deserves enormous credit, providing the energy and movement that changed the game after arriving at the start of the second half. For Jedinstvo, the early goals were well crafted, but their midfield faded badly as the match wore on.

Season impact

This result will sting Jedinstvo, who had looked on course for a comfortable home win. Instead, Lovćen climb into the upper half of the Montenegro Second League table, while Jedinstvo slip back into the chasing pack. With the league still young, the defeat is not terminal, but Jedinstvo must learn to manage games better when in front.

The comeback will be talked about for weeks in Cetinje, where Lovćen supporters are hopeful their storied club is finally returning to the right track. For neutral observers, it was a reminder of the unpredictability and passion that define Montenegrin football.