Rivijera Tops Lovćen; Budućnost Clinches Narrow Win Over Zabjelo

UPDATE: In a thrilling turn of events in the SBbet First Handball League, Budvanska Rivijera has reclaimed its position at the top of the standings, now tied with Lovćen after a decisive victory over Partizan 1949. The match, held earlier today, ended with a staggering score of 45:28, marking the team’s 11th victory of the season.

The powerhouse performance by Budvanska Rivijera was led by Vladan Lončar, who netted 7 goals. Key contributions also came from Aleksa Medojević and Igor Krivokapić, each scoring 6 times. The team’s goalkeeper, Goran Anđelić, showcased exceptional skill with 11 saves, securing the win and keeping Partizan 1949 at bay, who suffered their seventh defeat of the season.

Meanwhile, in another nail-biting contest, Budućnost Podgorica edged out Zabjelo with a final score of 27:25, further tightening the race for the title. Budućnost’s victory came after a closely contested match where they led by as much as 6 goals (9:15) in the first half, only to see Zabjelo battle back to equalize multiple times in the closing minutes.

In the final moments, Dejan Lipovina of Zabjelo scored a penalty to tie the game at 24:24, but Budućnost responded quickly with goals from Aleksa Knežević and Andrija Radovanović, sealing the game with a score of 27:25. Radovanović was the standout player, scoring 7 goals.

With both Budvanska Rivijera and Lovćen now tied at the top of the league, the competition is heating up as they both seek to maintain their winning momentum. Budućnost trails just four points behind the leaders, with a game in hand. The stakes are high as the season progresses, and every match counts.

As the league continues, fans can expect more intense showdowns. The next rounds promise to be critical, with Budućnost aiming to close the gap and both Rivijera and Lovćen striving to stay ahead.

Stay tuned for further updates as the season unfolds!