“Vasilije Adžić opens the scoring with a right-footed finish from the center of the box, set up by Risto Radunović's cross.”
Pivotal“Adžić doubles Montenegro's lead with a curled effort from the left side of the box, moments after Latvia hit the woodwork.”
Pivotal“Markuss Strods heads home from a corner to give Latvia hope, cutting the deficit to 2-1 late on.”
Latvia
Montenegro
Outstanding performance
Montenegro•MidfielderMontenegro struck inside three minutes through Vasilije Adžić and never looked back, controlling the tempo despite Latvia edging possession and corners. Adžić was the difference-maker, finishing clinically from Risto Radunović's cross for the opener before curling home a second from the left side of the box in the 56th minute. Latvia created chances of their own, with Roberts Uldrikis rattling the bar, but wasted their opportunities until a mass of late substitutions injected fresh legs and urgency, culminating in Markuss Strods' header from a corner in the 82nd minute. For Latvia, the loss continues a frustrating pattern in the Nations League, while Montenegro's away win, built on defensive solidity and individual quality, boosts their push for promotion.
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Attempt missed by Dennis Cirkin from Latvia, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Markuss Strods from Latvia has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Latvia wins a corner after Marko Perovic concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Balsa Popovic from Montenegro.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Andrejs Ciganiks' right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Raivis Jurkovskis' cross.
assist: Kristers Cudars
Goal! Latvia 1, Montenegro 2. Markuss Strods scores for Latvia with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Kristers Cudars after a corner.
Latvia is awarded a corner after Igor Vujacic concedes.
Attempt missed. Markuss Strods from Latvia takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes to the left.
Markuss Strods' right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Lukass Vapne.
Attempt missed. Vladislavs Gutkovskis from Latvia took a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it went close and missed to the left. He was assisted by Eduards Daskevics.
Substitution for Montenegro: Dusan Vukovic comes on for Stevan Jovetic.
Substitution for Latvia: Kristers Cudars comes on for Dmitrijs Zelenkovs.
Substitution for Latvia: Markuss Strods comes on for Danila Patijcuks due to an injury.
Stevan Jovetic from Montenegro misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Aleksa Latkovic provided the assist.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Danila Patijcuks from Latvia.
Milos Brnovic from Montenegro has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Montenegro wins a corner after Rihards Matrevics concedes.
Attempt saved. Marko Perovic from Montenegro has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Rihards Matrevics from Latvia saves it in the top center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Stefan Loncar.
Attempt missed. Viktor Djukanovic from Montenegro has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes wide to the right. He was assisted by Vasilije Adzic, who provided a through ball after a quick counterattack.
Substitution for Montenegro: Aleksa Latkovic comes on for Nikola Krstovic.
Substitution for Latvia: Vladislavs Gutkovskis comes on for Roberts Uldrikis.
Danila Patijcuks commits a foul for Latvia.
Vasilije Adzic from Montenegro wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Latvia: Eduards Daskevics comes on for Antonijs Cernomordijs.
Attempt saved. Nikola Krstovic from Montenegro has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Rihards Matrevics of Latvia. The shot was assisted by Marko Perovic's cross.
Substitution for Montenegro: Milos Brnovic comes on for Milutin Osmajic.
Substitution for Montenegro: Viktor Djukanovic comes on for Marko Jankovic.
Marko Jankovic from Montenegro is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Dennis Cirkin (Latvia).
Substitution for Montenegro: Marko Perovic comes on for Risto Radunovic.
Stevan Jovetic from Montenegro hits the left post with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, assisted by Milutin Osmajic.
Marko Jankovic from Montenegro is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Antonijs Cernomordijs of Latvia.
Risto Radunovic commits a foul for Montenegro.
Raivis Jurkovskis from Latvia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal! Montenegro leads 2-0 against Latvia as Vasilije Adzic scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner.
Roberts Uldrikis from Latvia hits the bar with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt blocked. Dmitrijs Zelenkovs from Latvia has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Marko Vesovic from Montenegro is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Roberts Uldrikis commits a foul for Latvia.
Foul committed by Vasilije Adzic of Montenegro.
Lukass Vapne from Latvia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Montenegro wins a corner after Rihards Matrevics concedes.
Risto Radunovic from Montenegro wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Danila Patijcuks of Latvia.
Latvia wins a corner after Slobodan Rubezic concedes.
Latvia wins a corner after Marko Vesovic concedes.
The second half begins with the score at Latvia 0, Montenegro 1.
The first half ends with Latvia trailing Montenegro 1-0.
Attempt saved. Nikola Krstovic from Montenegro has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Rihards Matrevics in the center of the goal. The assist came from Risto Radunovic.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Roberts Uldrikis from Latvia hits the right post with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Andrejs Ciganiks' cross.
Roberts Uldrikis commits a foul for Latvia.
Milutin Osmajic from Montenegro is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Antonijs Cernomordijs Yellow CardAntonijs Cernomordijs of Latvia receives a yellow card for handball.
Danila Patijcuks from Latvia has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. He was assisted by Lukass Vapne.
Antonijs Cernomordijs from Latvia commits a handball.
Montenegro is called offside as Milutin Osmajic is caught in an offside position.
Dmitrijs Zelenkovs commits a foul for Latvia.
Marko Jankovic from Montenegro wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Marko Vesovic's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Rihards Matrevics. The attempt was assisted by Milutin Osmajic.
Stevan Jovetic from Montenegro misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left.
Stefan Loncar from Montenegro is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Lukass Vapne commits a foul for Latvia.
Substitution for Latvia: Raivis Jurkovskis comes on for Roberts Savalnieks due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Roberts Savalnieks from Latvia.
Nikola Krstovic from Montenegro has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Vasilije Adzic after a fast break.
Foul committed by Vasilije Adzic of Montenegro.
Dmitrijs Zelenkovs from Latvia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Andrejs Ciganiks from Latvia has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Latvia wins a corner after Risto Radunovic concedes.
Lukass Vapne from Latvia misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by Andrejs Ciganiks.
Danila Patijcuks from Latvia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Vasilije Adzic from Montenegro.
Milutin Osmajic from Montenegro misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by Marko Vesovic's cross.
Stevan Jovetic from Montenegro misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the left. Milutin Osmajic provided the assist.
Deniss Melniks commits a foul for Latvia.
Stevan Jovetic from Montenegro is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dennis Cirkin's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Balsa Popovic. The attempt was assisted by Andrejs Ciganiks.
assist: Risto Radunovic
Goal! Montenegro takes the lead 1-0 against Latvia. Vasilije Adzic scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Risto Radunovic's cross.
Milutin Osmajic from Montenegro commits a foul.
Oskars Vientiess from Latvia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
Latvia limp into this Nations League C clash bottom of the group after a goalless draw with Cyprus, while group leaders Montenegro arrive full of confidence off the back of a thrilling 3-2 win over Armenia. With Riga's Skonto Stadium hosting, the hosts need a result badly to avoid being cut adrift at the foot of the table.
