Match report

Montenegro Defeats Gibraltar 2-1 in World Cup Qualification

Gibraltar
Gibraltar
1–2
FT
Montenegro
Montenegro
Nov 14, 2025

Montenegro edged out Gibraltar 2-1 in a closely contested World Cup Qualification Europe match held on 2025-11-14. Gibraltar took the lead early through L. Jessop's goal, but Montenegro turned the tide with goals from V. Adzic and N. Krstovic, with the latter scoring from a penalty confirmed by VAR.

Key Facts

  • • L. Jessop of Gibraltar scored the opening goal in the 20th minute.
  • • Montenegro's V. Adzic equalized with a goal in the 33rd minute.
  • • N. Krstovic secured the win for Montenegro with a penalty goal in the 42nd minute.
  • • Montenegro's victory was confirmed with the help of VAR, which confirmed a penalty after initially canceling a penalty decision.

Lineups

Gibraltar

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Hankins
  • 3 E. Jolley (D)
  • 14 K. Ronan (D)
  • 6 B. Lopes (D)
  • 5 L. Annesley (D)
  • 2 K. Mauro
  • 19 L. Jessop (M)
  • 22 G. Torrilla (M)
  • 4 N. Pozo (M)
  • 8 J. Scanlon (M)
  • 12 D. Borge (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Banda
  • 13 C. Lopez
  • 7 J. Bartolo
  • 9 J. Del Rio
  • 10 K. Morgan
  • 11 C. Richards
  • 15 D. Bent
  • 16 J. Perera
  • 17 J. Olivero
  • 18 P. McClafferty
  • 20 J. Vinet
  • 21 A. Mouelhi

Montenegro

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Nikic (G)
  • 23 A. Marusic (D)
  • 6 M. Tuci (D)
  • 15 N. Sipcic (D)
  • 3 R. Radunovic (D)
  • 8 M. Jankovic (M)
  • 10 V. Adzic (M)
  • 21 A. Bulatovic (M)
  • 11 M. Vukotic (M)
  • 20 M. Osmajic (F)
  • 9 N. Krstovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Popovic
  • 12 D. Petkovic
  • 2 S. Milic
  • 4 M. Simun
  • 5 S. Rubezic
  • 7 M. Vesovic
  • 14 M. Brnovic
  • 16 M. Perovic
  • 17 V. Djukanovic
  • 18 A. Kostic
  • 19 S. Loncar
  • 22 D. Camaj

Timeline

  1. Gibraltar
    20' Gibraltar Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Jessop · Assist: J. Scanlon
  2. Montenegro
    25' Montenegro Var · Penalty cancelled
    V. Adzic
  3. Montenegro
    33' Montenegro Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Adzic
  4. Montenegro
    40' Montenegro Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Janković
  5. Montenegro
    42' Montenegro Goal · Penalty
    N. Krstovic
  6. Gibraltar
    45'+2 Gibraltar Card · Yellow Card
    Dylan Borge

    Foul

  7. Montenegro
    46' Montenegro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Radunovic · On: M. Perovic
  8. Gibraltar
    56' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Graeme Torrilla · On: Dan Bent
  9. Gibraltar
    57' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dylan Borge · On: K. Morgan
  10. Gibraltar
    57' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Jessop · On: C. Richards
  11. Montenegro
    66' Montenegro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Adzic · On: Stefan Lončar
  12. Montenegro
    74' Montenegro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Krstovic · On: V. Đukanović
  13. Montenegro
    74' Montenegro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Janković · On: M. Brnović
  14. Montenegro
    77' Montenegro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Šipčić · On: Slobodan Rubežić
  15. Montenegro
    80' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tući

    Foul

  16. Gibraltar
    81' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Ronan · On: J. Bartolo

Match Stats

Stat Gibraltar Montenegro
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 58% 80%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 2 22
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 201 363
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 1 8
xG 0.26 3.79
Shots off Target 1 10
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 116 291
Shots Inside Box 1 16
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Montenegro's equalizing goal by V. Adzic in the 33rd minute shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The confirmation of the penalty via VAR and N. Krstovic's successful conversion in the 42nd minute sealed Montenegro's victory, despite Gibraltar's early lead.