Montana beat Marek 1-0 in the Second League's Regular Season round four on 16 August 2026. The home side held on for a narrow victory after M. Milushev struck in the 90+2 minute. Both teams had played seven games before this fixture.
Montana controlled much of the game, finishing with 54 per cent possession and 144 attacks to Marek's 99. They registered seven shots on target against two for the visitors, though their dominance didn't translate into a comfortable lead until the final moments. Marek looked dangerous on the break but couldn't test the goalkeeper enough.
The match grew increasingly tense as the clock ticked down. Marek collected five yellow cards compared to Montana's single booking, with tackles flying in from both sides. Substitutions came thick and fast after the break, with nine changes between them as both managers tried to find a winner.
Montana's statistics tell the story of a team pressing forward: 144 attacks, 7 shots on target, 5 off target, and 4 corners. Marek managed 99 attacks with just 2 shots on target and 4 off target. The visitors had more free kicks and throw-ins but couldn't create clear-cut chances.
The result keeps Montana in fifth place with 11 points from 7 games, while Marek remain tenth with 10 points. Montana have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 2 so far this season. Marek sit on 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats, and this loss ended a run of consistency they'd built earlier in the campaign.