The best Montenegrin female football players are embarking on the biggest adventure in the short history of the Montenegrin national team on Tuesday.
They are set to make their debut in the B League of Nations, and their rival will be Albania in Nikšić starting at 14 p.m.
After dominantly winning first place in the League C group and securing a place in the higher tier of European football, the time has come for the first test...
"I told the girls to enjoy themselves, but of course with the full responsibility of all of us to present Montenegrin women's football in a good light," said coach Mirko Marić.
Montenegro is a debutant at this level, the goal is to stay there, and in Albania's group, their rivals are Wales and the Czech Republic.
"We don't have any pressure, but it's clear that we have goals. We want to stay in League B, and it will be very difficult," Marić is clear.
Albanian women are, if anything, more experienced.
"Such teams were a problem for us before, but I think we have become a better competitive team in the past. I have often said that we have to learn to be competitors, I hope and believe that we have become that. Ultimately, these matches will show us whether we are or not," Marić pointed out.
He believes in girls and their character.
"They came out of every game with their heads held high, win or lose. Their approach is incredible and I'm proud to work with girls like that."
After a long break due to a serious knee injury, captain Slađana Bulatović returns.
"When playing for Montenegro - I'm always ready. Even for 10 minutes, and to support the girls from the stands if necessary," said Bulatović and added:
"I've been here since the beginning, with a few other girls. We always wanted to achieve results and show that we're worth it. And when the successes started, we gained more confidence, and as for playing for Montenegro - it's a special emotion for everyone, maybe a little more pronounced for us," said Slađana Bulatović.
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