Bokelj Kotor earned a 2-1 home win over Otrant in the Montenegro First League on September 11, 2026, at Stadion pod Vrmcem. A brace from striker Ivan Đurović either side of an Otrant equaliser secured all three points for the home side, who moved up the table with a gritty, determined performance.

Match Overview

Bokelj Kotor began the match with clear intent, pressing high and forcing Otrant into early mistakes. The home side took the lead in the 18th minute when Đurović capitalised on a defensive mix-up, rounding the goalkeeper and slotting into an empty net. Otrant responded well, however, and began to string together passes in midfield, gradually pushing Bokelj back.

The visitors equalised in the 39th minute through a well-worked move. Midfielder Armin Hodžić played a clever one-two with striker Adnan Alić before curling a precise shot into the far corner. The goal stunned the home crowd, but Bokelj regrouped and went into half-time level.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: Ivan Đurović opens the scoring for Bokelj Kotor after a defensive error.
• 39th minute: Armin Hodžić equalises for Otrant with a superb curling effort.
• 57th minute: Bokelj’s Đurović heads just over from a corner.
• 72nd minute: Đurović scores his second, converting a penalty after a handball in the box.
• 88th minute: Otrant’s Alić forces a fine save from the Bokelj goalkeeper with a low drive.

Tactical Story

Bokelj Kotor set up in a 4-4-2 formation, looking to use the width of their full-backs to stretch Otrant’s defence. Their early goal allowed them to sit slightly deeper and absorb pressure, but Otrant’s equaliser forced a change in approach. In the second half, Bokelj manager Zoran Krivokapić switched to a 4-2-3-1, pushing an extra man into midfield to regain control. The move paid off, as Bokelj created more chances and eventually won the decisive penalty.

Otrant, meanwhile, will be disappointed to leave empty-handed. They dominated possession for large spells but lacked the final ball. Their defensive lapse for the first goal and the conceding of a penalty proved costly.

Standout Performers

Ivan Đurović (Bokelj Kotor) – The striker was the difference-maker, scoring twice and leading the line with intelligence and strength.

Armin Hodžić (Otrant) – The midfielder was Otrant’s best player, scoring a brilliant goal and creating several chances.

Nikola Vuković (Bokelj Kotor) – The goalkeeper made a crucial late save to deny Otrant a point.

Season Impact

With this victory, Bokelj Kotor climb into the top half of the Montenegro First League table, building momentum after a mixed start to the season. Otrant remain in the lower half and will need to improve their away form if they are to avoid a relegation battle. The head-to-head record between these two sides remains tight, and the reverse fixture promises to be another closely contested affair.