Otrant produced a dominant attacking display to thrash Jezero Plav 4-1 in the Montenegro First League on Sunday, September 20, 2026. A brace from Ardit Nika helped the hosts take full control at the Stadion Olimpik in Ulcinj, handing Jezero a heavy defeat in their fight for points.

Match overview

Otrant started brightly and needed just 12 minutes to open the scoring. Ardit Nika found space on the edge of the box and curled a precise effort into the bottom corner. The home side continued to press and doubled their advantage in the 38th minute when Luan Vuković converted from close range after a goalmouth scramble.

Jezero Plav pulled one back in the 67th minute through Stefan Đukanović, giving the visitors a brief hope of a comeback. But Otrant responded immediately. Nika restored the two-goal cushion in the 54th minute—before Jezero’s goal—and substitute Driton Hoxha added a fourth in the 82nd minute to complete the rout. The result flattered neither side; Otrant were simply sharper in both boxes.

Key moments

• 12’ – Ardit Nika opened the scoring with a curling shot from outside the box.
• 38’ – Luan Vuković made it 2-0 after a chaotic corner.
• 54’ – Nika grabbed his second, finishing calmly after a rapid counterattack.
• 67’ – Stefan Đukanović pulled one back for Jezero Plav with a low drive.
• 82’ – Substitute Driton Hoxha sealed the win with a composed finish.

Tactical story

Otrant lined up in a 4-3-3 formation and looked to overwhelm Jezero with high pressing and quick ball circulation. Their midfield trio controlled the tempo, repeatedly feeding the wide forwards in behind the visiting full-backs. Jezero Plav tried to defend in a 5-3-2 block, but they struggled to cope with Otrant’s movement between the lines. Once the first goal went in, the home side’s confidence grew, and their passing became more incisive.

Jezero’s consolation goal came from a rare spell of pressure, but it did little to change the flow of the match. Otrant dropped their intensity slightly in the final 20 minutes, yet they still created the better chances. The introduction of Driton Hoxha gave them fresh energy in the final third, and he capped the performance with a well-taken goal.

Standout players

Ardit Nika was the clear standout, scoring twice and constantly testing the Jezero defence with his dribbling and link-up play. Luan Vuković also impressed, dominating the aerial duels and arriving late in the box to score the second goal. For Jezero Plav, Stefan Đukanović was one of the few players who threatened, and his goal was a reward for his persistence.

Montenegro First League table impact

The victory moves Otrant up the Montenegro First League standings and boosts their goal difference, which could be important in a tightly packed mid-table. Jezero Plav remain in a precarious position and will need to tighten their defence quickly. Conceding four goals on the road is a setback, but the season is long, and they will look to respond in their next home fixture.