Match report
Montenegro Defeats Gibraltar 3-1 in World Cup Qualification
Montenegro
3–1
FT
Gibraltar
Mar 22, 2025
Montenegro emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Gibraltar in their World Cup Qualification match. The team showcased strong form, turning a surprise early goal by Gibraltar’s Dan Bent into an opportunity to rally and secure all three points. Stefan Jovetić, Mihajlo Tuči, and Alen Marušić found the back of the net for Montenegro, while Gibraltar’s Dan Bent gave his team a brief lead early in the game.
Key Facts
- • Dan Bent opened the scoring for Gibraltar in the 13th minute
- • Stefan Jovetić equalized for Montenegro in the 22nd minute
- • Mihajlo Tuči scored the second goal for Montenegro in the 70th minute
- • Alen Marušić sealed the win for Montenegro in the 73rd minute
- • M. Vukčević received a yellow card for Montenegro early in the game
Lineups
Montenegro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Nikic (G)
- 7 M. Vesovic (D)
- 6 M. Tuci (D)
- 15 N. Sipcic (D)
- 16 O. Gasevic (D)
- 8 M. Jankovic (M)
- 20 S. Loncar (M)
- 22 D. Camaj (M)
- 10 S. Jovetic (M)
- 11 N. Krstovic (M)
- 9 S. Mugosa (F)
Substitutes
- 12 D. Petkovic
- 13 B. Popovic
- 2 A. Vukcevic
- 3 S. Rubezic
- 4 M. Vukcevic
- 5 I. Vujacic
- 14 E. Kuc
- 17 M. Vukotic
- 18 M. Brnovic
- 19 M. Bakic
- 21 A. Radulovic
- 23 A. Marusic
Gibraltar
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Banda (G)
- 4 K. Ronan (D)
- 6 B. Lopes (D)
- 5 L. Annesley (D)
- 20 E. Britto (D)
- 14 D. Bent (M)
- 17 L. Jessop (M)
- 7 T. De Barr (M)
- 11 J. Scanlon
- 19 C. Richards
- 9 A. El Hmidi (F)
Substitutes
- 13 C. Lopez
- 23 H. Victor
- 3 K. Mauro
- 8 N. Pozo
- 10 L. Walker
- 12 J. Bartolo
- 15 P. McClafferty
- 16 T. Carrington
- 18 K. Livingstone
- 21 J. Valarino
- 22 K. Clinton
Timeline
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?' Montenegro Card · Yellow CardM. Vukčević
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13' Gibraltar Goal · Normal GoalDan Bent
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22' Montenegro Goal · Normal GoalS. Jovetić · Assist: N. Šipčić
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56' Gibraltar Card · Yellow CardT. De Barr
Foul
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59' Montenegro subst · Substitution 1Off: Stefan Lončar · On: E. Kuc
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59' Montenegro subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Mugoša · On: A. Marusic
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65' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Jessop · On: J. Valarino
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67' Montenegro Card · Yellow CardM. Janković
Foul
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70' Montenegro Goal · Normal GoalM. Tući · Assist: M. Janković
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72' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 2Off: A. El Hmidi · On: J. Bartolo
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73' Montenegro Goal · Normal GoalA. Marusic · Assist: S. Jovetić
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75' Gibraltar Card · Yellow CardDan Bent
Foul
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76' Montenegro subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Gašević · On: A. Vukcevic
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76' Montenegro subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Camaj · On: M. Vukotic
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80' Montenegro Card · Yellow CardN. Šipčić
Foul
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82' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 3Off: Dan Bent · On: N. Pozo
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82' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Scanlon · On: Liam Walker
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82' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Lopes · On: P. McClafferty
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85' Montenegro subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Jovetić · On: M. Bakić
Match Stats
| Stat | Montenegro | Gibraltar |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 63% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 409 | 210 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 2 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 335 | 132 |
| Shots Inside Box | 20 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Montenegro turned the game around after Dan Bent's early goal, equalizing just nine minutes later with a goal from Stefan Jovetić
- ▸ With two goals in the second half, Montenegro took control of the match and secured a vital victory in the World Cup Qualification campaign