“Sharks” Triumph Over Germany, Set to Face Italy in Semi-Final Showdown
21h14PM
The Montenegrin water polo team advanced to the quarter-finals of the European Championship by defeating Germany 10:5. They are set to face Italy on Friday at 20:15 for a chance to reach the semi-finals.
This victory nearly guarantees our team’s qualification for the World Championship in Doha, scheduled for early February, and keeps the dream of competing in the Paris Olympic Games alive.
Vladimir Gojković’s squad had a comfortable game, demonstrating their status as favorites without any trouble, allowing the “sharks” to finish the last quarter without scoring a goal…
Aleksa Ukropina was the standout player for Montenegro, scoring three goals (including two from the field), while Kanstantin Averka added two…
21h11PM
With just one minute left, Montenegro is leading 10:5.
21h06PM
Strelekcij scored for the third time, narrowing Montenegro’s lead to 10:5.
21h03PM
The last quarter has commenced, with Dejan Lazović making his debut in goal this championship.
21h01PM
After three quarters, Montenegro leads 10:4 and is headed for the quarterfinals against Italy on Friday.
20h59PM
Germany managed to break our team’s momentum—Strelekcij scores, bringing it to 10:4.
20h58PM
Montenegro is on a 6:0 run, leading 10:3, thanks to Ukropina’s goal from the field.
20h55PM
Mršić scored for the first time this match, putting Montenegro ahead 9:3, showcasing a flawless performance during power plays—six out of six successful.
20h50PM
Vujović also found the net, extending Montenegro’s run to 4:0 with a score of 8:3.
20h48PM
Ukropina’s safe shot from the field made it 7:3, marking the largest lead for the “sharks”.
20h46PM
The third quarter began similarly to the previous two, with an initial attack from the Germans.
20h43PM
After two quarters, Montenegro holds a three-goal lead—Averka scored in the final attack for 6:3.
In the first half, the “Sharks” capitalized on all five power play opportunities.
20h41PM
The fourth goal during power plays came from Ukropina, making it 5:3.
20h39PM
The “sharks” experienced a rough patch; following a timeout, the Germans are on a power play with a chance to equalize at 4:4.
20h37PM
Germany scored again; the “sharks” now lead 4:3.
20h32PM
The Germans have halted our team’s 4:0 streak; Božić nets one, bringing the score to 4:2.
20h30PM
The “Sharks” scored another goal during a power play—Perković gets one, making it 4:1.
20h29PM
The Germans managed their first attack of the second period.
20h27PM
Montenegro is ahead 3:1 after the first eight minutes of play.
20h25PM
Montenegro is on a 3:0 streak—Averka scores during a power play, leading the “sharks” to 3:1.