Montenegrin football players had no right to make a mistake against Gibraltar, and they don't have one in the second round of World Cup qualifiers either.
The opponent is much more serious and dangerous, but there is no calculation before tonight's clash with the Faroe Islands (City Stadium in Nikšić from 20.45:180), because the result of the duel is required to be the same as three days ago. Six out of six points - that is the goal of all goals in XNUMX minutes of football at the start of the qualifying cycle.
The chosen ones Robert Prosinecki They did not impress in their victory in the premiere, they broke the resistance of the biggest outsider in the group only about twenty minutes before the end (3:1) when they first Marko Tući i Adam Marusic scored goals three minutes apart to seal the triumph.
Next up are the Farani, a team that has long since ceased to be an amateur team, and everyone in our national team camp is aware of that.
- The Farani are a good team, we watched the second half of the duel with the Czechs where they scored a goal for 1:1 in the 83rd minute. It turned out that they have a good team, and after all the things we had last week, we want a better approach. Although we had three big chances in the first game at 0:0 - if we had used them, everything would have been different. We are not thinking about anything but winning, but it will be difficult, with a difficult pitch. Although we are used to it - we have been playing all the games in the rain lately - said Prosinecki.
At least four changes are expected in the team compared to the match with Gibraltar. Prosinecki announced at a press conference that OFK Belgrade goalkeeper will make his debut Balša Popović instead Igor Nikić who was in goal for Dečić against Bokelj yesterday in the postponed match of the 21st round of the domestic league.
OFK BELGRADE GOALKEEPER MAKES DEBUT
In addition to Popović, they should also get a chance Andrija Vukcevic, To Igor Vujacic i Adam Marusic, if he is ready, maybe Milan Vukotić.
- We were thinking before the first game about sparing players who played a lot or had minor problems. Marušić came on and scored a goal, played half an hour, and got a knock against Girabaltar and we'll see if he'll be ready. He has problems too Nikola Sipcic"We more or less know who will play, and the decision was made earlier that Nikić will defend the first match and Popović the second," Prosinečki pointed out.
Montenegro did not impress at the opening, but victories are being written.
- In the end, the points are the most important. We won three, we need six from these two matches. Did we play badly? Looking at the statistics, it was good - we had 25 shots, 10 on target, a lot of possession... Free kicks and set pieces caused us problems, we have to work on that, because the Farani are very dangerous in those segments - added Robi.
Montenegro learned the name of its final rival in the group on Sunday - it will be Croatia, which lost to France on penalties in the second leg of the Nations League play-offs.
- I said that France is one of the teams that can easily catch up and overcome a 2-0 deficit. It is a young team that has players in the best clubs, and everything is clear to you when you see that a Real Madrid player enters the game in the 98th minute - said Prosinecki.
"I SIGN THAT WE PLAY BADLY AND WIN"
Nikola Krstović He was not a scorer against Gibraltar, and tonight he is expected to move from a winger position to a classic striker position. And he is ready for a big fight in the penalty area.
- The Farani have strong defenders, and I like rivals on the pitch who want to "fight". It will be a real challenge - says the Lecce striker.
He is aware that Montenegro was not at the right level on Saturday, but...
- I would sign that we play badly in every game and win three points. It's difficult when a victory is recorded in advance like against Gibraltar, maybe the approach wasn't the way we wanted it to be. We remember that we won, that's the most important thing - Krstović is clear before the clash with the 137th ranked team in the world.
The Faroe Islands have quality.
- I have great respect for the French. We watched the second half of their game against the Czechs and we know what we need to do. My experience against them is good, but I know what awaits us. This is a team that is progressing - says Krstović.
Montenegro is expected to face the Farani with the following lineup: Popović - Vešović, Vujačić, Rubežić, A. Vukčević - Kuč, Janković - Camaj (Vukotić), Jovetić, Marušić - Krstović.
And the Farani think of Andrija Delibašić: We know about this loss and we are with you
The Faroe Islands players want to make up for what they missed in Nikšić in the Czech Republic on Saturday when they scored an equalizer in the final minute, and then conceded it for a final 2:1 win.
- We were very close to a good result. We will try to be even more offensive against Montenegro, but we also have to think about defense. It will be difficult, but I believe we can achieve a positive outcome - said coach Aidun Klakstein.
Montenegro is mourning the death of Andrlija Delibašić, and the Farani know it too:
- We know you have lost a great player. We are very sorry and on behalf of the Faroe Islands national team I would like to take this opportunity to express our condolences to the family of Andrija Delibašić, as well as to the entire football family of Montenegro. We are with you - said Klaxtajn.
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