International Club Friendly: FK Grbalj Radanovici and Zabjelo Play Out a Stalemate

In a pre‑season friendly held on 19 July 2026 at the Stadion Grbalj, FK Grbalj Radanovici and Zabjelo ended their contest goalless. The match, starting at 00:30 local time, served as a useful fitness workout for both Montenegrin sides ahead of their respective domestic campaigns.

Match Overview

With neither team willing to take unnecessary risks, the friendly lacked the intensity of a league fixture. FK Grbalj Radanovici controlled possession for large spells but failed to carve out clear openings. Zabjelo, meanwhile, looked sharp on the counter‑attack, though their finishing was off‑colour.

Key Moments

• 15’ – Grbalj’s winger cut inside and curled a shot just wide of the far post.
• 33’ – Zabjelo’s striker latched onto a long ball but his lobbed effort sailed over the bar.
• 58’ – A goal‑mouth scramble saw the ball hacked off the line by a Zabjelo defender.
• 89’ – Grbalj’s substitute forced a low save from the visiting goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Tactical Story

FK Grbalj Radanovici employed a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation, looking to dominate through the middle. Zabjelo countered with a 4‑4‑2 and pressed high in the first half, disrupting Grbalj’s rhythm. After the break, both managers made several substitutions, breaking up the flow and ensuring the match remained a low‑key preparation exercise.

Standout Players

FK Grbalj Radanovici: Midfielder Marko Petrović covered every blade of grass and distributed the ball intelligently. Zabjelo: Keeper Ivan Vuković was rarely troubled but made a crucial late save to preserve the clean sheet.

Season Impact

As a friendly, the result carries no league significance, but both sides will value the minutes gained. Grbalj will work on converting possession into goals, while Zabjelo take heart from a solid defensive display.