OFK Grbalj
Full name | Omladinski fudbalski klub Grbalj | ||
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Nickname(s) | Trikolori (The Tricolors) | ||
Founded | 1995 | ||
Ground | Stadion Donja Sutvara Montenegro | ||
Capacity | 1.500 | ||
Chairman | Marko Carević | ||
Manager | Zoran Govedarica | ||
League | Montenegrin First League | ||
2017–18 | Montenegrin First League, 4th | ||
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Omladinski fudbalski klub Grbalj (pronounced [ɡr̩̂baʎ]) is a Montenegrin football club based in the small town of Radanovići, municipality of Kotor). They currently compete in the Montenegrin First League.
History
First football club in Radanovići, which existed only few seasons, was founded at 1970. After many years, club was refounded on June 1995[1] and in their first season gained promotion to Montenegrin Republic League 1996-97 (third rank in FR Yugoslavia football system). After only three seasons in Republic League, at summer 1999, OFK Grbalj became a member of FR Yugoslavia Second League, which was the main success of team in period until 2006.[2] OFK Grbalj spent four seasons in Second Yugoslav League.
After Montenegrin independence, OFK Grbalj became a member of Montenegrin First League. On season 2006-07, the team won impressive third place, just behind the two clubs that were deemed invincible in the national competitions, Zeta and Budućnost Podgorica. On next two seasons, OFK Grbalj finished as a fourth-placed team. During the next seasons, the team didn't achieve successes as in their first seasons at top-tier competition, but never relegated from First League.
OFK Grbalj holds two all-time records in Montenegrin First League. On 29 May 2010 they defeated Kom with result 11-0, which is biggest victory in the history of league. Five years later, on 23 May, OFK Grbalj won the game against Mornar in Bar 7-0, which is the biggest away victory in league.
On season 2016-17, OFK Grbalj made biggest success in history, with performance in Montenegrin Cup final. But, they lost game against Sutjeska (0-1).
First League Record
For the first time, OFK Grbalj played in Montenegrin First League on season 2006–07. Below is a list of OFK Grbalj scores in First League by every single season.
Season | Pos | G | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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2006–07 | 3 | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 37 | 30 |
2007–08 | 4 | 33 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 40 | 25 |
2008–09 | 4 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 47 | 34 |
2009–10 | 5 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 66 | 42 |
2010–11 | 7 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 30 | 35 |
2011–12 | 9 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 28 | 49 |
2012–13 | 4 | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 41 | 21 |
2013–14 | 7 | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 40 |
2014–15 | 5 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 52 | 44 |
2015–16 | 7 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 |
2016–17 | 7 | 33 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 25 |
OFK Grbalj in European competitions
For the first time, OFK Grbalj played in European competitions on season 2007-08.
They were first team from Montenegrin coastal region which played in UEFA competitions. Until now, OFK Grbalj played two seasons in European cups.
Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate | |
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2007 | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1R | Gloria Bistrița | 1–1 | 1–2 | 2–3 | |
2008 | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1R | Čelik Zenica | 2–1 | 2–3 | 4–4 | |
2R | Sivasspor | 2–2 | 0–1 | 2–3 |
Honours
- Montenegrin Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 2016–17
- Montenegrin Republic League – 1
- winners (1): 2002-03
Current squad
- As of 24 June 2017
[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable players
For the list of former and current players with Wikipedia article, please see Category:OFK Grbalj players.
Stadium
OFK Grbalj play at Stadion Donja Sutvara, near the main road between Budva and Kotor. Stadium capacity is 1,500 seats on one stand and it doesn't meet UEFA standards for European competitions. Except the main ground, there is smaller artificial pitch at Donja Sutvara football complex.
Sponsors
- Official sponsor: Carinvest
- Official kit supplier: Givova
See also
- Stadion Donja Sutvara
- Kotor
- Budva
- Montenegrin First League
- Montenegrin clubs in Yugoslav football competitions (1946–2006)