Arsenal Tivat came from behind to beat OFK Petrovac 2-1 in the Montenegro First League on September 15, 2026, with a late winner that stunned the home crowd. The victory extends Arsenal Tivat’s impressive run and deepens Petrovac’s mid-season slump.

A game of two halves

Petrovac started brightly and took the lead in the 22nd minute. A well-worked move down the right ended with a precise cross that was headed in from six yards. Arsenal Tivat struggled to find rhythm in the first half, and their only shot on target came from a speculative effort from distance. Petrovac went into the break with a deserved lead.

Everything changed after the interval. Arsenal Tivat pushed their full-backs higher and began to dominate midfield. The equaliser arrived in the 58th minute when a substitute’s driving run ended with a deflected shot that looped into the net. Petrovac retreated, and Arsenal Tivat smelled blood. The winner came in the 84th minute, a clinical finish from the edge of the box after a neat one-two.

Key moments

• 22’ – Petrovac 1-0: A right-wing cross is met with a powerful header into the bottom corner.
• 58’ – Arsenal Tivat 1-1: A substitute’s shot takes a deflection and beats the goalkeeper.
• 71’ – Petrovac chance: A free-kick from 20 yards hits the outside of the post.
• 84’ – Arsenal Tivat 2-1: A one-two on the edge of the box opens space for a low finish.

Tactical story: Substitutions change the game

Petrovac’s 4-2-3-1 worked well in the first half, with their wingers isolating the full-backs and their striker holding the ball up effectively. But after the break, they dropped deeper and conceded control of midfield. Arsenal Tivat’s manager made two attacking substitutions immediately after the equaliser, switching to a 4-3-3 that overwhelmed Petrovac’s tiring midfield.

Arsenal Tivat’s second-half press was relentless. They won the ball back high up the pitch on multiple occasions, and Petrovac’s defence, which had been solid in the first half, began to make errors. The winning goal was a direct result of this pressure, as a misplaced pass was pounced upon and converted with clinical precision.

Standout performers

Arsenal Tivat’s substitute was the game-changer, providing energy and directness that turned the match. The goalscorer showed composure beyond his years with the late winner. For Petrovac, the centre-forward who scored the opener was a handful all evening, but the defence will be disappointed with their second-half collapse.

What the result means

Arsenal Tivat climb into the top five and continue to surprise many with their consistency. Petrovac remain in the bottom half, and their inability to hold onto leads is costing them valuable points. The defeat leaves the coaching staff under pressure to arrest a run of form that is threatening to derail their season.