Montenegrin Volleyball Players Stage a Comeback to Earn a Point Against Hungary
Following a strong opening and a convincing win over Kosovo in the European Volleyball Championship, Montenegro’s women’s pioneering national team secured a point in a thrilling match, ultimately losing to Hungary 3:2 (25:17, 20:25, 15:25, 25:18, 15:9).
In the second round of Group 2, our pioneers began the match with a 3:0 lead, but their opponents quickly responded, leveling the game at 14:14. Hungary then surged ahead with a seven-point streak, establishing a crucial advantage at 21:14, allowing them to close the first set at 25:17.
Montenegro responded strongly in the second set, showing exceptional play right from the start. Led by Sofija Duletić, who scored six points, and Elena Jovanović with four, the team built a substantial nine-point lead at 14:5.
Although Hungary narrowed the gap to just one point at 21:20 in the final moments of the set, the talented Montenegrins quickly regrouped, scoring the next four points to secure the set at 25:20, highlighted by a crucial block from Jana Mrdak.
The Montenegrin team continued their impressive performance into the third set, maintaining control and showing dominance throughout. Klara Đukić excelled, contributing eight points, while Elena Jovanović delivered a fantastic serve that helped turn the tide and give Montenegro a 2:1 lead at 25:15.
Despite Montenegro’s strong play in the previous sets, Hungary found their footing and managed to level the match by winning the fourth set 25:18. In the decisive fifth set, Hungary quickly established a 6:1 lead, then extended it to 13:8, ultimately clinching the match 15:9.
Klara Đukić emerged as Montenegro’s top scorer with 19 points, while Elena Jovanović added 14. Both Sofija Duletić with 12 and Jana Mrdak with 11 points also contributed to the team’s total.
Montenegro is set to face the Greek national team on Friday at 15:00, followed by a day’s break in the championship held in Pristina and Tirana.
MONTENEGRO – HUNGARY 2:3
Pristina – “Palace of Youth”. Referees: Burim Zimeri (Kosovo) and Adrien Isnard (France).
Montenegro: Jovović, Mrdak 11, Podjanin 3, Duletić 12, Striković (libero), Ćorović (libero), Đukić 19, Peković 1, Glušac 5, Zlajić, Krasnići 4, Jovanović 14, Lekić, Misevic.
Hungary: Kis 2, Ho 1, Horvat, Santa 16, Onodi (libero), Bite 13, Kindornaj, Dibus 14, Farago 17, Ilonka 7, Sandor 4, Kristo (libero), Cupon 5, Indra 1.
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