Match report
Montenegro Secures Narrow Win Over Faroe Islands in World Cup Qualification
Montenegro
1–0
FT
Faroe Islands
Mar 25, 2025
Montenegro narrowly defeated Faroe Islands 1-0 in a crucial World Cup Qualification Europe match, with E. Kuc scoring the lone goal in the 90th minute. Both teams faced challenges throughout the match, but Montenegro's persistence paid off in the final minutes, securing a vital three points.
Key Facts
- • Montenegro vs Faroe Islands, World Cup Qualification Europe - 1-0 final score
- • E. Kuc scored the winning goal in the 90th minute
- • M. Vešović of Montenegro received a yellow card in the 0th minute
- • Brandur Hendriksson Olsen of Faroe Islands received a yellow card in the 32nd minute
- • Multiple substitutions were made by Faroe Islands, including P. Knudsen and V. Davidsen
Lineups
Montenegro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 B. Popovic (G)
- 7 M. Vesovic (D)
- 5 I. Vujacic (D)
- 15 N. Sipcic (D)
- 2 A. Vukcevic (D)
- 8 M. Jankovic (M)
- 20 S. Loncar (M)
- 23 A. Marusic (M)
- 10 S. Jovetic (M)
- 17 M. Vukotic (M)
- 11 N. Krstovic (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Mijatovic
- 12 D. Petkovic
- 3 S. Rubezic
- 4 M. Vukcevic
- 6 M. Tuci
- 9 S. Mugosa
- 14 E. Kuc
- 16 O. Gasevic
- 18 M. Brnovic
- 19 M. Bakic
- 21 A. Radulovic
- 22 D. Camaj
Faroe Islands
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Lamhauge (G)
- 2 J. Danielsen (D)
- 15 O. Faero (D)
- 16 G. Vatnhamar (D)
- 5 A. Edmundsson (D)
- 3 V. Davidsen (D)
- 20 H. Sorensen (M)
- 8 B. Hendriksson
- 14 R. Joensen (M)
- 10 M. Olsen (M)
- 11 P. Knudsen (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Petersen
- 23 B. Reynatrod
- 4 S. Chukwudi
- 6 H. Hansson
- 7 A. Frederiksberg
- 9 P. Klettskard
- 13 A. Svensson
- 17 A. Justinussen
- 18 G. D. Turi
- 21 P. Kallsberg
- 22 N. Mneney
- 19 M. Agnarsson
Timeline
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?' Montenegro Card · Yellow CardM. Vešović
Argument
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32' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow CardBrandur Hendriksson Olsen
Foul
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46' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Sørensen · On: A. Frederiksberg
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46' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Knudsen · On: P. Klettskarð
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57' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Joensen · On: N. Mneney
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69' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4Off: V. Davidsen · On: M. Agnarsson
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70' Montenegro subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Janković · On: M. Bakić
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70' Montenegro subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Vešović · On: A. Radulović
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77' Montenegro subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Vukcevic · On: M. Vukčević
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88' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Olsen · On: A. Justinussen
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90' Montenegro Goal · Normal GoalE. Kuc
Match Stats
| Stat | Montenegro | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 72% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 517 | 271 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 446 | 194 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Montenegro capitalized on their late opportunity when E. Kuc scored in the 90th minute, turning the match in their favor
- ▸ Faroe Islands made several substitutions throughout the match, but were unable to find the equalizer