Podgorica and Berane Settle for Goalless Draw in Second League Clash

The match between **Podgorica** and **Berane** concluded with a scoreless draw on December 3, 2023, marking the end of the 18th round of the Second Football League. Both teams, struggling with poor form, sought a much-needed victory at the **Ljepopolje** stadium, but neither could secure the win.

The first opportunity of the match came in the 11th minute when **Viktor Kuč** broke away from defender **Nikola Pejović**, but his effort was comfortably saved. **Berane** nearly took the lead in the 26th minute when **Haris Terzić** headed a powerful shot that was expertly parried away by **Petar Bobičić**, the young goalkeeper for Podgorica.

Berane had another chance five minutes later. Following a rebound from **Srđan Bošković’s** strike, **Nikola Đukić** found himself in front of goal but failed to convert. The visitors continued to press, with Đukić making another attempt early in the second half, only to be denied again by Bobičić.

Podgorica finally had their first major chance in the 55th minute. **Matija Mijović** set up **Luka Merdović**, who was thwarted at the last moment by a Berane defender. The home side appealed for a penalty in the 65th minute after a challenge between **Bojan Kopitović** and a Berane defender, but referee **Davor Božović** waved play on, much to the dismay of the Podgorica players.

As the match progressed, **Berane** looked to capitalize on a chance in the 72nd minute through **Damir Adrović**, and **Vuk Vulević** had a late opportunity in the 87th minute, but both efforts were unsuccessful.

In the aftermath of the match, Podgorica recorded their sixth game without a win, with only one victory in their last six matches. **Berane**, on the other hand, extended their winless streak, managing just one victory in their last ten fixtures.

The results from the rest of the weekend’s fixtures included **Grbalj** defeating **Internacional** 3-0, **Igalo** losing 0-4 to **Lovćen**, and **Iskra** overcoming **Rudar** 2-0.

The standings now show **Otrant** leading the league with **42 points**, followed by **Kom** with **33 points** and **Grbalj** also on **33 points**. **Berane** sit fifth with **26 points**, while **Podgorica** remains in a precarious position at the bottom of the table with just **15 points**.

Looking ahead, the next round of fixtures on **December 7, 2023**, will feature matches including **Igalo** versus **Kom**, **Podgorica** against **Lovćen**, **Iskra** facing **Berane**, **Grbalj** taking on **Rudar**, and **Otrant** meeting **Internacional**. The stakes are high as teams aim to improve their standings and avoid relegation.