Lovćen Dominates Berane with 44-28 Victory in Handball Clash

In a commanding performance, Lovćen secured a decisive victory over Berane 1949, winning 44-28 in the first match of the ninth round of the SBbet Montenegrin Handball League. The current champions showcased their dominance on the road, continuing their impressive winning streak.

Led by coach Filip Popović, Lovćen’s offense was spearheaded by former Montenegrin national team players. Milan Popović emerged as the standout performer, scoring ten goals, while Bogdan Petričević added nine. Other notable contributions came from Đorđo Peruničić, who netted seven goals, and Mirko Radović, who scored six. Goalkeeper Vasilije Vujović also made his mark with an impressive fourteen saves.

The match, once considered a significant derby, saw Lovćen take control early on, with a strong offensive strategy that overwhelmed the home team. In contrast, Dražen Peruničić led Berane’s efforts with eight goals, followed closely by teammates Nemanja Maršenić and Luka Došljak, each contributing six goals.

With this victory, Lovćen remains undefeated after seven matches, accumulating a total of fourteen points. They currently hold a four-point lead over both Budućnost Podgorica and Rudar, the latter having played one more match. Budvanska Rivijera trails with two matches fewer, sitting six points behind Lovćen.

As the league continues, the action is poised to escalate. Tomorrow, Jedinstvo Bemaks will face Brskovo at 20:00, while a highly anticipated match between Zabjelo and Sutjeska is scheduled for Thursday at 18:00. Additionally, matches featuring Rudar against Budućnost Podgorica and Mornar 7 against Budvanska Rivijera have been postponed.

This latest victory reinforces Lovćen’s position as a powerhouse in the Montenegrin handball scene, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting continuation of the league.