Montenegro triumphed over Romania (27:25), achieving its second victory and taking a significant leap toward qualifying for the main round of the European Championship.

The “Lionesses” were in control for most of the match, trailing only once. They started the game with a bang – following a seven-goal run by Dijana Mugoša, Montenegro led 8:3.

However, Romania struck back with a 6:0 run, pushing Montenegro into a scoring drought that lasted six minutes, allowing Romania to take the lead for the first time with Lupei’s goal – 9:8.

In response, Montenegro rallied back. Following the Romanians’ run, the “Lionesses” scored six consecutive goals, extending their lead to 14:9 after another goal from Mugoša.

By halftime, Montenegro had established a four-goal lead (16:12), and they maintained a five-goal advantage at various points in the second half.

With under four minutes remaining, Đina Jauković scored to give Montenegro a 27:23 lead. Romania responded with two quick goals, narrowing the gap to 27:25 and had an opportunity to make it a one-goal game, but Batinović denied Stojka.

Mugoša was the standout performer, netting eight goals, while Jauković and Pletikosić contributed four goals each. Brnović and Pavićević each added three goals.

For Romania, Serafićianu was the top scorer with six goals.

Gooooo! Đina Jauković scores – 27:23, with just under four minutes left in the match.

Stojka followed by Pavićević – 26:23.

Ostase cut the lead to 24:22, but Dijana Mugoša pushed Montenegro back to plus three – 25:22.

Serafićianu scores from the wing – 24:21.

A first goal for Aleksandra Dindiligan – 24:20.

Jelena Vukčević scores from seven meters, restoring Montenegro’s five-goal advantage – 24:19.

Montenegro takes a plus four again, courtesy of Ivona Pavićević from the wing – 23:19.

Stojka scores from nine meters – 22:19.

Back-to-back goals, with Dijana Mugoša finding the net for the seventh time – 22:18.

Serafićianu scores from the wing – 21:18.

Romania is now trailing by three goals with Stojka scoring – 20:17. Then Brnović puts them back up – 21:17.

Popa cuts the deficit to 20:16, and Ostase receives a yellow card.

Goal by Jelena Vukčević – 20:15.

Matea Pletikosić starts a streak – Montenegro leading 19:14.

Another goal from Matea Pletikosić – 18:14.

Romania finds the net, Bazalia scores from seven meters, followed by a stop on Vukčević – 17:13.

Matea Pletikosić scores again, making a brilliant breakthrough – 17:12.

Atingre stops Serafićianu, making an excellent start to the second half.

The second half has commenced.