Slovenia takes second-half lead against Montenegro in International Friendly

The international friendly between Montenegro and Eslovênia, played at Estádio Podgorica City, this Tuesday, March 31, 2026, continues with a score of 2-3 for Eslovênia at 33 minutes of the second half. The match, which started with alternating dominance, saw a turnaround in the first half and a Slovenian reaction shortly after the break.

Milutin Osmajic opened the scoring to Montenegro in the 20th minute with a precise finish. Eslovênia tied in the initial stage with a goal from Zan Vipotnik in the 41st minute. Pouco later, Osmajic scored again and put the hosts back 2-1 ahead before the break.

• Montenegro pressed in the final minutes of the first half
• Slovenia created clear chances on counterattacks
• Referee Duje Strukan applied cards in split bids

At the beginning of the second half, Eslovênia equalized the score after two minutes with a goal from Danijel Sturm, who finished with his left foot after an assist from Tamar Svetlin. Aos Ten minutes in, Zan Vipotnik turned the game to 3-2 with a right-footed shot, counting on a pass from Jost Urbancic.

Substitutions change dynamics in midfield

The teams made changes early in the complementary stage to adjust the pace. Eslovênia promoted entries of Adam Gnezda Cerin in place of Timi Max Elsnik and Tjas Begic in place of Tomi Horvat at 22 minutes. Essas Changes reinforced the creation of offensive plays.

Montenegro responded with substitutions in the sixth minute, when Milos Brnovic replaced Sead Haksabanovic, and in the 17th minute, with Milan Vukotic replacing Driton Camaj. The changes sought greater physical presence in the marking.

Yellow cards mark disputes

Several players received warnings for strong tackles throughout the second half. Driton Camaj Was punished after three minutes. Jost Urbancic was booked in the 24th minute by Eslovênia. Milos Brnovic, who had come on shortly before, was booked in the 30th minute for a dangerous foul.

In the 33rd minute, Vanja Drkusic, from Eslovênia, was also warned for rough tackle. The cards reflect the intensity of the dispute in midfield and on the flanks.

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Slovenia maintains pressure after comeback

The visiting team managed to exploit spaces left by the Montenegrin defense after the turning goal. The Slovenian attackers alternated between possession of the ball and quick transitions, forcing defenses in the final third.

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Montenegro tried to react with plays on the flanks, but found greater organization in the opposing marking. The game remained open, with both teams looking to attack even with the score favorable to Eslovênia.

Andraz Sporar comes in to reinforce the Slovenian attack

At 30 minutes, Eslovênia replaced Zan Vipotnik with Andraz Sporar. The change aimed to maintain the offensive volume and exploit the new attacker’s speed in the remaining minutes of the match.

Minute by minute of the main moves

• 2 minutes into the second half: Danijel Sturm scores for Eslovênia and equalizes at 2-2 with a left-footed finish after an assist from Tamar Svetlin.
• At 10 minutes: Zan Vipotnik turns the score to 3-2 with a right-footed goal, assisted by Jost Urbancic.
• At 22 minutes: Eslovênia makes two simultaneous substitutions to adjust the midfield.
• At 24 minutes: Jost Urbancic receives a yellow card for a foul.
• At 30 minutes: Andraz Sporar takes the place of Zan Vipotnik and Milos Brnovic is warned with yellow.
• At 33 minutes: Vanja Drkusic receives a yellow card for dangerous entry.

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The match remains in progress at Podgorica’s stadium, with Eslovênia maintaining the minimum advantage while Montenegro seeks a draw in the final minutes.