Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: France U21 (1st, 28 pts) held a 17-point advantage over Montenegro U21 (3rd, 11 pts). Recent form told a different story for Montenegro U21: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.5 for Montenegro U21 and 2.4/0.6 for France U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.52.
Stadion Kraj Bistrice in Nikšić staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,214. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-2.