Futsal Team Triumphs Over Norway in Final Qualifier Match
The Montenegrin futsal team concluded its main round performance in the EURO 2026 qualifiers with a victory against Norway.
Though facing an early setback in Oslo, Sveta Ljesara’s squad emerged victorious last night with a score of 6:5, marking their first win in Group 4.
The home side swiftly took a 2:0 lead in the second minute, courtesy of Zindeu Vel and Eirik Denem. However, Montenegro quickly found its form, with Goran Delić, double scorer Janko Bulatović, Luka Vuletić, and Pavle Vukčević reversing the game for a significant advantage. The Norwegians made a late push, but it was not enough to threaten Montenegro’s success.
“It was a challenging match, during which we endured a lot in both the opening and closing minutes. Nonetheless, for the rest of the game, we had control. I commend the boys for securing this crucial victory, as these three points will likely help us maintain our ranking position, allowing us to avoid the preliminary round in the next cycle and possibly be placed in the third pot for the upcoming draw,” stated coach Sveto Ljesar on the Association’s website following the match.
Norway – Montenegro 5:6
Oslo – “Apaleka” hall. Referees: Volga Pauljuc, Alexander Avramov, Maria Keceeva (Belarus). Scorers: 1:0 – Zinde Velo 1′, 2:0 – Eirik Denem 2′, 2:1 – Goran Delić 5′, 2:2 – Janko Bulatović 11′, 2:3 – Nemanja Nikolić 12′, 3:3 – Oskar Andreasen 17′, 3:4 – Janko Bulatović 20′, 3:5 – Luka Vuletić 23′, 3:6 – Pavle Vukčević 31′, 4:6 – Magnus Johansen 33′, 5:6 – Ole Leken 40′. Yellow cards: Denem, Ratingsnes, Leken, Vermaker (Norway), Sekulić, Delić (Montenegro).
Norway: Kenet Rakvag, Andreas Ekland, Eirik Denem, Oskar Andreasen, Zindre Velo. Also on the field: Andreas Ajer, Viktor Dal, Lars Retingsnes, Ole Leken, Matijas Abelsen, Magnus Johansen, Tobijas Šjetne, Tobijas Lind, Morten Vermaker.
Coach: Morten Ravio.
Montenegro: Milun Sekulić, Pavle Vukčević, Luka Vuletić, Ilija Mugoša, Marko Spasojević. Other players: Balša Đurković, Janko Bulatović, Lazar Kostić, Nemanja Nikolić, Goran Delić, Filip Marković, Nikola Vidaković, Goran Davidović, Novica Ćalasan.
Coach: Sveto Ljesar.
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