In the two playoff games for the B League of Nations, Montenegrin soccer players showed themselves in a completely different light. It was dark in the first, and there was a flash in the second, and it remains a pity that they did not crown the fantastic game with a sensational placing.
Montenegro lost in the first playoff game for the B League of Nations under Gorica and was outplayed by Northern Ireland (2:0), in the second after four days at the Windsor Stadium in Belfast, they were selected Mirko Marić dropped the victory (1:1).
But they gave hope for a bright future for the national team, the way the captain is Sladjana Bulatović pulled the strings of the game irresistibly reminiscent of the former star of Real Madrid, Michael Laudrup, Jelena Karličić is like De Bruyne hit the ball on the "eyelash", Maša Tomasevic announced incredible potential even in less than 20 minutes, and they commanded the defense brilliantly Helena Christmas i Darija Djukic.
However, it is wrong to single out any of the Montenegrin girls from the lawn of Windsor, they held a class in individual and skill with the ball favored rivals, their actions were more meaningful and beautiful, but...
But the fact that only four of our national team players had competitive matches this year was too heavy a burden. In addition, the lack of experience of playing such matches was also visible. Otherwise, the "reds" would play in the B League of Nations.
- We showed quality in a difficult match. We showed the game, we performed many nice actions, I think we deserved to win. I'm happy about the goal, I'm happy that I helped my team. I am proud of the team, my teammates, because we showed heart and courage. When we show the quality we have on the field, we should not fear anyone. We are getting better and better, we have made a lot of progress, and when we play at our best, we can play against anyone - she is sure Medina Dešić.
She scored the goal for the lead in Windsor after a great corner from Karličić from the left in the 66th minute. However, the lack of matches, and thus the lack of competitive form, had the effect that Montenegro failed to put additional pressure and catch up with the deficit from the first match.
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