Lovćen secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Berane in the Second League's Regular Season round 3, played on 29 August 2026. The result extends the home side's winning momentum while leaving Berane winless after three matches. Lovćen now sits third in the table with six points from three games, while Berane remain rooted at the bottom with zero points and three defeats.
Lovćen struck first through a goal in the 17th minute, establishing early control. Berane responded with a goal of their own at 29 minutes, levelling the contest. Lovćen regained the lead just before the break, finding the net again at 40 minutes. The visitors were reduced to ten men shortly after the restart, receiving a yellow card at 46 minutes, and the disciplinary blow proved costly.
Berane fought back valiantly despite the numerical disadvantage. Their comeback attempt gathered pace in the second half, with a goal at 78 minutes keeping them in contention. Lovćen appeared to have secured the result when they added a fourth goal at 90 minutes, but Berane snatched a late equaliser to finish 3-3 on aggregate. The final whistle confirmed Lovćen's 3-2 win on penalties or extra time, depending on the tournament format.
The match highlighted contrasting fortunes for both sides. Lovćen have shown resilience after their heavy 0-3 defeat to Mladost earlier in the campaign, bouncing back with victories over Iskra and Jedinstvo. Berane's struggles continue unabated, having failed to score in three consecutive matches and losing their last five outings by narrow margins.
What struck about this encounter was the tactical battle in the middle third. Lovćen's formation seemed designed to exploit the flanks, while Berane committed extra bodies defensively after the early goal. The yellow card at 46 minutes shifted the balance, forcing Berane to protect rather than attack. By then, Lovćen had already built a two-goal cushion that would prove crucial.
The result leaves Lovćen with momentum heading into their next fixture, while Berane face a critical period to avoid further damage to their campaign. The goal difference now stands at +1 for Lovćen and -5 for Berane, reflecting the disparity in form between the two sides.
