Montenegro may not have deserved the award for their performance in the last attack of the match, but they did for their desire to attack, to pressure their rivals and get the important three points.
The "Falcons" opened their World Cup qualifiers with two victories - after Gibraltar, our players also defeated a much more serious rival, the Faroe Islands (1:0).
The explosive goal in Nikšić was scored by Edvin Kuč in the 96th minute, thus ending the torture of Robert Prosinečki's team, which lasted throughout the game, regardless of possession of the ball.
However, the Czech Republic also struggled three days ago against the same rival, so the most important thing is that the important three points will be remembered and that the outlook for the continuation of the qualifiers now looks much better.
For a long time, the guests had the best chance in the match through Knudsen, Montenegro tried, fought, but practically always had no idea in attack...
And, after a few half-chances, the long-awaited goal arrived, for an explosion in Nikšić - Nikola Krstović was building up, he managed to send the ball to Kuč, who masterfully scored at a moment when he had no right to make a mistake.
The game may be worrying, but everything could easily change as early as June and the first real rival - the Czech Republic in Plzen.
The end - it wasn't ideal, but the victory came in the 96th minute.
GOOOOOAL - in the 96th minute. Edvin Kuč ended the torture. Montenegro finally got the long-awaited goal.
There will be five more minutes of stoppage time.
The best chance for Montenegro came in the 87th minute. and that was after a counterattack - Krstović rushed towards the visitors' goal, shot from a good position, but his shot was stopped by goalkeeper Lamhauge.
The 80th minute is coming - the "falcons" are trying, Jovetić is the most active, but they are still waiting for a real chance.
Prosinečki and the guards are also changing - left-back Andrija Vukčević has been replaced by right-back Marko Vukčević.
Finally, a dangerous attempt by Montenegro - a rebound from the edge of the penalty area was caught by Radulović, but his shot went straight into goalkeeper Faran.
The "falcons" are still trying to break through Faran's "bunker" with throw-ins from the side, but for now Krstović looks harmless.
Andrija Radulović and Marko Bakić come in, and Janković and Vešović come out, the 70th minute begins.
60 minutes have passed in Nikšić, Montenegro is trying, keeping the ball, but without any big chances...
At the same time in the Algarve, Czech Republic players are leading against Gibraltar (2:0) - the scorers are Černý and Šik again.
Montenegro played better - Camaj made a great pass on their side, finding Krstović who couldn't have headed the ball better from a difficult position.
Montenegro threatened first in the second half - Vešović crossed, Krstović headed the ball, but without much trouble for Lamhauge.
The second half begins, Prosinecki made changes as expected - Driton Camaj and Edvin Kuč came in, while Vukotić and Lončar remained in the locker room.
A worrying 45 minutes for the "falcons" - Montenegro was without ideas in attack for the brilliantly organized Faranah.
Our national team had two fairly good chances through Andrija Vukčević and Jovetić, and the Faroe Islands had their best so far when Knudsen shot wide of the post.
The best chance for Montenegro in the 37th minute - the ball came to Jovetić somewhat by accident, the captain took a dangerous shot from about twenty meters, but hit the outside of the net.
Montenegro looks nervous, and after a strong return ball from Vukotić to goalkeeper Popović, the "falcons" were lucky that it didn't end up in the net.
Montenegro responded five minutes later. - Andrija Vukčević shot wide after a great cross from Janković.
What a chance for the Faroe Islands in the 25th minute - after many short and precise passes, the ball reached Knudsen, who fortunately for our team, shot wide of the goal.
17 minutes passed in the game in Nikšić - Farani started playing, they had two corners, but no danger for debutant Popović.
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