FK Sutjeska Niksic 1-3 Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje: Visitors Stun Title Hopefuls

Match Time: 25 May 2026, 02:00 local time

Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje produced a remarkable upset on the final weekend of the Montenegro First League season, coming from behind to beat FK Sutjeska Niksic 3-1. The result dealt a major blow to Sutjeska’s title aspirations and handed the championship advantage to their rivals, Budućnost Podgorica.

Match Overview

Playing at Stadion Kraj Bistrice, Sutjeska needed a win to keep their slim title hopes alive, but Jedinstvo, safe from relegation and playing with freedom, had other ideas. The home side started brightly and took a deserved lead in the 22nd minute through striker Miloš Rašović, who poked home after a goalmouth scramble.

However, Jedinstvo equalised just before half‑time through a spectacular volley from midfielder Nemanja Vujović. The goal gave the visitors momentum, and they seized control after the break. A second from veteran forward Vladimir Jovanović in the 58th minute – a neat finish after a solo run – turned the game on its head. Sutjeska pushed for an equaliser but were caught on the counter in the 78th minute, when Jovanović completed his brace to seal a famous win.

Key Moments

• 22' – Goal! Miloš Rašović (Sutjeska) opens the scoring from close range.
• 44' – Goal! Nemanja Vujović (Jedinstvo) equalises with a stunning volley from 20 yards.
• 58' – Goal! Vladimir Jovanović (Jedinstvo) cuts inside and fires low into the far corner.
• 78' – Goal! Jovanović (Jedinstvo) again, racing onto a long ball and chipping the goalkeeper.
• 85' – Sutjeska’s captain Bojan Ostojić sent off for a reckless challenge, summing up a frustrating night.

Standings Impact

With this defeat, Sutjeska remained on 58 points, now three points behind leaders Budućnost Podgorica with only one match remaining. Jedinstvo’s win lifted them to 39 points, secure in ninth place. The result effectively ends Sutjeska’s title hopes unless Budućnost slip up dramatically.

Post‑Match Reaction

Sutjeska manager Dragan Šuškavčević did not hide his disappointment: “We dominated the first half, but football is about taking chances. Jedinstvo punished us ruthlessly. Our title dream is all but over.” Jedinstvo coach Milija Savović praised his team’s character: “To come to a place like this and win 3-1 is fantastic. The players showed enormous belief.”

For neutral fans, the fixture served as a reminder of the unpredictability of the Montenegro First League, where even the most assured script can be rewritten in 90 minutes.