Grbović: National Hero! Secures Victory Over Serbia in the Final Seconds
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What an unforgettable moment! In a thrilling finish that will be etched in memory, Montenegro’s handball team triumphed over Serbia 30:29.
The “lions,” despite losing Nebojsa Simić in the 34th minute, fought valiantly and deserved the victory.
Serbia managed to score with a seven-pointer just 10 seconds before the match ended, leveling the game at 29:29 through Bogdan Radivojević.
Vlado Šola called a time-out and organized a play that unfolded in just six seconds. The ball reached Stefan Čavor, whose shot was saved by Vladimir Cupara, but Nemanja Grbović converted the rebound just moments before the final whistle, sparking wild celebrations in Munich!
This victory has secured Montenegro the 3rd position in group C, granting them a top seed for the World Championship draw set to take place in Norway, Denmark, and Croatia.
It also presents a significant opportunity for them to qualify for their 10th major competition.
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Grbović is the hero!!!! After Cupara blocked Čavor’s shot, Grbović seized the ball and scored!!!!
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Radivojević finds the net, leading to Šola calling a time-out with just six seconds remaining.
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Serbia earns a penalty with 10 seconds left on the clock.
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Borozan scores 34 seconds before the end!!! Lazović blocked the attempt, Matović made the pass, and Borozan capitalized against an open defense.
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Toni Gerona takes a time-out with 47 seconds on the clock.
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Cupara makes a save against Čepić’s lob attempt.
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Ilić scores to equalize at 28:28 with just 1 minute and 52 seconds remaining.
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Đorđić scores, slipping the ball past Matović’s legs.
19h28PM
Miloš Vujović scores to give his team a 28:26 lead in the 57th minute!
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Penalty awarded for Montenegro! Radivojević naively allowed an opening for Borozan and Vujović.
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Matović makes his sixth save, and Serbia fails to equalize!
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Matović saves Vorkapić’s initial shot, but Marsenić scores on the rebound, leading to Branko Vujović’s two-minute suspension.
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Branko Vujović makes a strong play, scoring his eighth goal!
19h21PM
Kukić nets the seventh goal, making it 24:25.
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Miloš Vujović scores from Borozan’s assist while Dragašević incurs a two-minute suspension for a substitution error.
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Vorkapić delivers an exceptional goal, entering from the right wing and scoring from nine meters, closing the gap to 23:24 in the 52nd minute.