Radnicki 1923 vs Buducnost Podgorica

Radnički dominated the first half without quite breaking through until the 37th minute, when Uroš Sremčević — deployed as the central striker in the absence of expected departure Ester Sokler — opened the scoring. Ivan Bojic provided the assist, and Sremčević finished with the composure that marked his earlier spell at Mladost Lučani.

Radnički took a 1-0 lead into the break, and the match was high-tempo but disciplined early on, with both sides collecting yellow cards (24' Radnički, 27' Budućnost) before the first goal.

Slobodan Simović's 55th-minute bicycle kick was the moment that defined the match. The experienced centre-back, who scored a memorable back-heel winner in Surdulica last season, produced an even more audacious finish this time — a perfectly executed acrobatic volley that left Budućnost goalkeeper Domazetović with no chance. It doubled Radnički's lead and effectively killed any hope of a Budućnost fightback.

• Slobodan Simović (Radnički 1923) — Captain and centre-back, scored a stunning bicycle kick goal in the 55th minute, continuing his remarkable habit of decisive goals from defence. Player of the Match.
• Uroš Sremčević (Radnički 1923) — Scored the opener in the 37th minute, deputising effectively as the focal point of the attack with Sokler absent.
• Marjanović (Radnički 1923) — Several vital blocks and interventions in the first half kept Budućnost at bay.
• Viktor Tomas Ude (Radnički 1923) — Scored his first goal for the club with a stoppage-time header (90+1') from a Dukić corner to restore the three-goal cushion.

Eight yellow cards were shown across the 90 minutes (five to Budućnost, three to Radnički), reflecting the competitive edge of a pre-season friendly that never felt like a friendly. Both full-backs — Nikčević and Miletić — hit the crossbar, underlining Radnički's attacking width. Budućnost's only goal came from a breakaway after a miscommunication between centre-back Miličić and Omosanja at a Radnički corner, a rare lapse in an otherwise disciplined defensive display.

Radnički 1923 continued their pre-season preparations under manager Feđa Dudić with a second consecutive win, following their earlier result. The performance suggested the system is taking shape, with Sremčević stepping up in Sokler's likely absence. Budućnost Podgorica, meanwhile, suffered their second defeat in as many days against Serbian SuperLiga opposition — both by 3-1 scorelines, having lost to Radnik Surdulica before facing Radnički. The Montenegrin side is in a rebuilding phase after a difficult 2025/26 season.

Radnički 1923 continue their Zlatibor training camp until 12 July before their next friendly fixture. Budućnost Podgorica will continue preparations for the new Montenegrin First League season.

A convincing pre-season display from Radnički, highlighted by two moments of genuine quality from Sremčević and Simović. The bicycle kick from the captain will be hard to beat as the pre-season highlight. Budućnost have work to do, but the scoreline was closer than the margin suggests — only a late defensive lapse prevented a tighter finish.