English:
Iceland Triumphs Over Montenegro in Tense Nations League Clash
Nikšić, November 16, 2024 – Iceland secured a 2-0 victory over Montenegro in a hard-fought UEFA Nations League League B match at the Stadion Kraj Bistrice. The game, officiated by Germany’s Sven Jablonski, was characterized by tension and a flurry of yellow cards. Montenegro enjoyed slightly more possession (51%), but Iceland proved more clinical in front of goal. The goals arrived late in the game. Oskarsson broke the deadlock in the 74th minute, assisted by Ellertsson, and Johannesson sealed the win in the 89th minute, with an assist from Gudjohnsen. Montenegro had their chances, but their three shots on target were not enough. The match ended with four yellow cards for Montenegro and three for Iceland. Despite their possession advantage, Montenegro couldn’t overcome Iceland’s resolute defense and their opponent’s efficiency.
Substitutions iceland: at minute 19 V. Palsson came in and A. Gunnarsson went out., at minute 68 M. E. Ellertsson came in and J. D. Thorsteinsson went out., at minute 68 I. Johannesson came in and S. T. Thordarson went out., at minute 89 W. T. Willumsson came in and O. Oskarsson went out.
Substitutions montenegro: at minute 46 E. Kuc came in and A. Radulovic went out., at minute 69 S. Mugosa came in and D. Camaj went out., at minute 74 S. Loncar came in and M. Bakic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Montenegro
Iceland
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