Otrant-Olympic Run Riot in Uplifting 6-2 Rout of Rudar to Vault into Second Place

There are days when everything clicks—a relentless attack, an unflagging midfield, and a statement sent to a league rival. Otrant-Olympic’s 6-2 demolition of Rudar on Sunday at Stadion Olympic was more than just three points; it felt like a declaration of intent from a side eager to chase promotion and exorcise the ghosts of their previous head-to-head defeat.

From the opening whistle, Otrant-Olympic looked nothing like the tentative side that last faced Rudar, when they fell 2-1 in Pljevlja back in August. Gone was the hesitation; in its place surged wave after wave of calculated aggression. By the 13th minute, the hosts had already found their breakthrough, capitalizing on a defensive lapse with a confident finish that set the tone for the avalanche to come.

Six minutes later, Otrant-Olympic doubled their advantage, feeding off the energy of their home crowd and punishing a Rudar back line that looked increasingly beleaguered. The visitors, known for defensive discipline throughout the season, had no answers for the crisp ball movement and incisive runs splitting their formation apart. When Otrant-Olympic struck again in the 33rd minute, the result already seemed beyond doubt—three goals to the good, and each one engineered with calculated precision, their attackers benefitting from fluid support behind them.

If Rudar hoped halftime would deliver regrouping or respite, those hopes were dashed swiftly. Just eight minutes into the second half, Otrant-Olympic tacked on a fourth, converting a clever build-up as Rudar’s shape fell further apart. The hosts, having recently strung together two straight wins after a minor slump, played with the confidence of a team that had found its form at the season’s strategic midpoint.

Rudar, to their credit, mounted a late reply. In the 74th minute, with the result already an uphill climb, they notched a goal that briefly cut the deficit to 4-1. Any flicker of hope was doused almost immediately, though, as Otrant-Olympic responded in ruthless fashion—striking twice in rapid succession in the 79th and 81st minutes. Each tally underscored the gulf between the teams on the day: Otrant-Olympic, clinical and relentless; Rudar, scrambling and exposed.

A late consolation in the 87th minute gave Rudar their second—a finish that did little to alter the narrative of dominance established by the hosts, but at least afforded the visitors a modicum of pride as the clock wound down.

In the aftermath, Otrant-Olympic’s recent surge stands out all the more sharply. Their last five matches have marked a crucial turning point: three wins out of five, including consecutive shutouts before today’s goalfest, revealing a side that has not only tightened up defensively but also rediscovered its scoring touch. The comprehensive victory propels them to second place in the Second League, now with 19 points from 10 outings (6 wins, 1 draw, 3 defeats). With a potent attack and resurgent defense, their ambitions for promotion look increasingly credible.

Rudar, meanwhile, find themselves in a precarious position. Their early season promise—which included a resounding 4-0 win over Igalo and a narrow victory over Otrant-Olympic in August—has given way to inconsistency. Today’s humbling loss, their second in five fixtures, leaves them fourth in the table, one point adrift of their conquerors but with the psychological blow of a heavy defeat to a direct rival. With 18 points from 10 matches (5 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses), Rudar now face urgent questions about their defensive organization and mental resilience.

The head-to-head pendulum has swung dramatically. In their last meeting, Rudar celebrated a hard-fought 2-1 win; today, Otrant-Olympic exacted emphatic revenge with a performance that will echo in the league’s memory for weeks to come.

Looking ahead, opportunity and peril hang in the balance for both sides. For Otrant-Olympic, the path is clear: sustain this momentum and press the advantage, keeping the pressure on league leaders while fortifying their claim for promotion. For Rudar, the next run of fixtures will be a test of character—a chance to regroup, address tactical frailties, and prevent this rout from spiraling into a damaging trend.

As the Second League campaign churns toward its winter intermission, Otrant-Olympic’s six-goal blitz stands as the day’s most resounding result, reshaping the top of the table and reframing the battle lines for Montenegro’s hard-fought promotion race.