Two goals from the fantastic Vasilije Adžić brought Montenegro its third victory in the third match at the start of the Nations League - 2:1 against Latvia in Riga.
"Falcons" are convincingly first in Group 2 of the C division and are pushing for first place and a place in League B. They have all nine points, second-placed Cyprus has four. Our players end the September-October cycle on Monday, when they have a chance to continue their streak against Armenia in front of a packed stadium and almost cement first place with two rounds left.
Two matches remain in November, with Cyprus away and Latvia at home.
It was tough at the "Skonto" stadium in Riga, Vučinić's team played a match with many ups and downs, almost losing control in the final minutes just a few minutes after it seemed to be heading for a convincing victory. Montenegro managed to survive...
Adžić made a brilliant pass from the back line in the 3rd minute and, after a low cross from Radunović, which had been masterfully played by Jovetić, scored for 1:0.
Montenegro had control of both the game and the score, but at the end of the first half they ceded possession to the Latvians, who had the goal and at the beginning of the second half the crossbar.
It was a serious warning, but it soon became clear how much higher quality our team had compared to Latvia.
Jovetić's action, with Krstović, the ball bounced to Adžić who was relentless - from about 15 meters he shot under the crossbar of the Latvian goal.
Our players broke free after 2:0, they had many chances to score a third goal. Jovetić hit the post after a great solo action, Krstović tried, and reserve player Viktor Đukanović also had a great chance.
Vučinić replaced Jovetić, Osmajić, and then Krstović. Montenegro had complete control, which suddenly slipped away.
The Latvians scored eight minutes before the end through Stroc and the drama came out of nowhere.
For eight long minutes for our team, plus four stoppages, the Latvians were throwing the ball into the penalty area, but Montenegro held on.
IT'S DONE, MONTENEGRO'S THIRD VICTORY IN THREE MATCHES.
Latvia - Montenegro 1:2!
Four minutes of stoppage time, Latvia attacks.
82' - GOAL FOR LATVIA, STROC HIT FROM TEN METERS.
There will be an uncertain finish in Riga.
HERE Look how the Latvians got back into the game after a series of missed chances by our team.
The Latvians are threatening again, our team has to be careful in the finish after missing several chances to score a third goal.
The last substitution for Montenegro, Dušan Vuković, came on for Stevan Jovetić, who played another great match.
Latković has meanwhile replaced Krstović, which is the fourth change in the Montenegrin team.
71 - now Perović has also sung - defense of the Latvian goalkeeper.
67' - chance for Viktor Đukanović, after a phenomenal pass from Adžić: the ball went wide of the goal, Montenegro missed another chance to settle things.
64' - a chance for Krstović after a good break and assist from Perović - the Atalanta striker shot straight at the goalkeeper.
60' - three changes in the Montenegrin team: Đukanović instead of Osmajić, Brnović instead of Janković, Perović instead of Radunović.
58' - what a chance for Montenegro! Jovetić knocked half of the Latvian defense to the grass, he was in a difficult corner - he shot masterfully, the ball hit the post!
55' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLL, VASILIJE ADŽIĆ HITS THE BALL UNDER THE BAR, MONTENEGRO LEADS 2:0 IN RIGA.
Jovetić made a fantastic save about 40 meters from the goal and rushed towards the Latvian penalty area. He tried to pass the ball to Krstović, but it bounced to Adžić, who was relentless from about 15 meters: he shot under the crossbar.
See HERE.
53' - Uldriks hits the frame of the goal again, this time the crossbar. Another warning for the Montenegrin team
49' - great ball from Jovetić into the space for Osmajić, the Genoa striker failed to control it - the home goalkeeper prevented him.
The second half has begun at the "Skonto" stadium.
The first half is over, Montenegro leads 1:0 since the third minute with a goal by Vasilije Adžić.
Our players were dangerous on several more occasions, the most serious attempt was made by Vešović. At the end of the first half, the ball was more in the Latvians' hands, and Mirko Vučinić's team looked for a chance from a counterattack.
It could have been avenged, as Uldriks headed the ball into the post. In any case, it was a serious warning for the second half, in which Montenegro had to be even tougher and more aggressive, and more vertical in attack.
Back to the 3rd minute, watch our fans celebrate after the goal.
45' - Montenegro was dangerous through Radunović on the left side, the ball reached Krstović who was blocked.
42' - chance for Latvia at the end of the first half: Uldriks' header hit the post.
Cyprus increased their lead against Armenia - it is now 2:0. Kakoulis scored.
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