So close, yet so far: Montenegro succumbed when it seemed that Bulgaria was opening the door to the Euros

Montenegro lost to Hungary (3:1) after a reversal, Serbia and Bulgaria played to a draw (2:2).

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Ažurirano: 19.11.2023. 17:15h
Finished
14: 00h

GROUP G

Hungary - Montenegro 3:1

Soboslaj 67, 68, Nađ 90+3 - Rubežić 36.

Serbia - Bulgaria 2:2

Veljković 17, Babić 82 - Rusev 59, Despodov 69.

Change: 16:53 p.m
16: 53h

The end - the football team of Montenegro was defeated by Hungary (3:1) in the last round of qualification for the European Championship.

In the second match, Serbia and Bulgaria played to a draw (2:2), so, together with Hungary, Serbia also qualified for the European Championship. Montenegro finished in third place with 11 points, Serbia was second (14), and Hungary was first (18). 

Montenegro took the lead in Budapest from the 36th minute with a goal by Rubežić, then the Hungarians reversed, and the scorer, in the 67th and 68th minutes, was Soboslaj.

"Falcons" could have equalized after that, but chances were missed by Osmajić, Jovetić, Krstović and Radulović. Then, in stoppage time, Nađ set the final score.

CG
photo: Sofascore

When it comes to the match between Serbia and Bulgaria in Leskovac, the home team led with a goal by Veljković, Bulgaria converted through Rusev and Despodov, and Babić set the final score.

Change: 16:59 p.m
16: 51h

The Hungarians score their third goal in the third minute of stoppage time, the scorer being Adam Nagy.

Soboslaj took a free kick, Đukić saved, and the ball reached Nađ, who sent it into the net.

16: 45h

Krstović missed a five-point shot, then Radulović shot twice, but the ball didn't hit the goal.

16: 40h

Serbia equalized against Bulgaria (2:2), shooter Srđan Babić.

16: 39h

Another chance, Jovetić tried to lob, but Dibuš saved in the fall.

16: 37h

Milutin Osmajić missed a huge chance.

Good move by Raičković, he passed the ball to Osmajić, who came out alone in front of Dibuš, but he shot poorly, and the Hungarian goalkeeper saved.

16: 32h

Andrija Radulović and Nikola Krstović entered the game, Driton Camaj and Marko Janković left.

16: 27h

Upheaval in Leskovac, Bulgaria leads against Serbia 2:1.

Sagittarius Despodov.

Change: 16:44 p.m
16: 26h

Two goals by Soboslay in a minute - Hungary leads 2:1.

Double pass by Soboslay and Adam, another goal by the Hungarian captain.

Go see Frhere.

Change: 16:33 p.m
16: 24h

Hungary equalized, a goal by Soboslay, after several dribbles and solo penetration.

Everything was done by the Liverpool player himself.

Look at the goal here.

Change: 16:33 p.m
16: 18h

Goal in Leskovac, Bulgaria equalized, scorer Rusev.

Montenegro needs a reversal of the Bulgarians in Leskovac.

16: 14h

Goalkeeper Milan Mijatović was injured, he will not be able to continue the game.

The chance was given to Filip Đukić, who is making his debut in the national team jersey.

16: 12h

Hungary needs at least a point against our selection to secure a place in the second hat in the group draw for Euro 2024.

16: 12h

Hungarians dangerous, Nego attempted a header, the ball went wide.

16: 04h

The second half started, yellow card for Vešović, Hungary gets a break.

Football national team of Montenegro
photo: Mlsz.hu
15: 49h

At the end of the excellent first half, Montenegro leads 1:0, Rubežić scores.

What does not favor our selection is the leadership of Serbia against Bulgaria (1:0).

Change: 16:13 p.m
15: 46h

A chance for Bulgaria in Leskovac, Despodov hit the crossbar.

15: 43h

Pressure and initiative from the Hungarians at the end of the first half, Montenegro defends well.

15: 35h

Gooooooooool!

Montenegro leads, scorer Slobodan Rubežić!

After Vukčević's free kick, Jovetić headed the ball into the box, and Rubežić sent it into the net.

Rubežić's first goal in the national team jersey.

Change: 15:44 p.m
15: 24h

25 minutes have passed in Budapest, no goals. Hungary have the ball in possession, but without a real chance.

Football national team of Montenegro
photo: Mlsz.hu

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