Match report

Iceland Secures 2-0 Win Over Montenegro in UEFA Nations League

Montenegro
Montenegro
0–2
FT
Iceland
Iceland
Nov 16, 2024

Iceland secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Montenegro in their UEFA Nations League encounter. Oskarsson and Johannesson found the back of the net for the visitors, while Montenegro's efforts were thwarted by a VAR decision that canceled a goal and a series of yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Montenegro 0-2 Iceland
  • • Oskarsson scored the opening goal for Iceland at the 74th minute
  • • Iceland's second goal came from Johannesson in the 88th minute
  • • N. Šipčić's goal was canceled by VAR at the 25th minute
  • • Montenegro received three yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Montenegro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Nikić (G)
  • 23 A. Marušić (D)
  • 5 I. Vujačić (D)
  • 15 N. Šipčić (D)
  • 3 R. Radunović (D)
  • 8 M. Janković (M)
  • 19 M. Bakić (M)
  • 22 A. Radulović (M)
  • 16 V. Jovović (M)
  • 7 D. Camaj (M)
  • 11 N. Krstović (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 E. Kuč
  • 9 S. Mugoša
  • 21 S. Lončar
  • 4 M. Vukčević
  • 1 M. Mijatović
  • 18 M. Brnović
  • 12 B. Popović
  • 20 O. Gašević
  • 17 M. Vukotić
  • 6 M. Tući

Iceland

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Valdimarsson (G)
  • 3 V. Lunddal Friðriksson (D)
  • 5 S. Ingason (D)
  • 17 A. Gunnarsson (D)
  • 6 L. Tómasson (D)
  • 7 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 16 S. Þórðarson (M)
  • 21 A. Traustason (M)
  • 11 J. Þorsteinsson (M)
  • 9 O. Óskarsson (F)
  • 22 A. Guðjohnsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 V. Pálsson
  • 23 M. Ellertsson
  • 10 Í. Jóhannesson
  • 15 W. Willumsson
  • 14 D. Þór­halls­son
  • 1 E. Ólafsson
  • 2 A. Sampsted
  • 13 L. Petersson
  • 8 B. Willumsson
  • 20 A. Baldursson
  • 18 S. Magnússon
  • 19 J. Magnússon

Timeline

  1. Iceland
    20' Iceland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gunnarsson · On: V. Palsson
  2. Montenegro
    25' Montenegro Var · Goal cancelled
    N. Šipčić
  3. Iceland
    43' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tómasson

    Foul

  4. Montenegro
    46' Montenegro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Radulović · On: E. Kuč
  5. Montenegro
    57' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    M. Janković

    Foul

  6. Montenegro
    66' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    A. Marusic

    Argument

  7. Iceland
    68' Iceland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. D. Thorsteinsson · On: M. E. Ellertsson
  8. Iceland
    68' Iceland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. T. Thordarson · On: I. Johannesson
  9. Montenegro
    69' Montenegro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Camaj · On: S. Mugoša
  10. Iceland
    72' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    O. Oskarsson

    Argument

  11. Iceland
    73' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gudjohnsen

    Argument

  12. Montenegro
    74' Montenegro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bakić · On: Stefan Lončar
  13. Iceland
    74' Iceland Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Oskarsson · Assist: M. E. Ellertsson
  14. Iceland
    88' Iceland Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Johannesson · Assist: A. Gudjohnsen
  15. Iceland
    90' Iceland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Oskarsson · On: W. T. Willumsson

Match Stats

Stat Montenegro Iceland
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 74% 70%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 384 376
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 6
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 283 264
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The cancellation of Šipčić's goal at the 25th minute marked a crucial turning point, deflating Montenegro's momentum
  • ▸ Oskarsson's goal in the 74th minute broke the deadlock and shifted the momentum heavily in Iceland's favor
  • ▸ Johannesson's second goal in the 88th minute sealed the victory for Iceland, ensuring the team's control over the match