SportsPublished: 3 October 2026 at 01:24

Nations League: Latvia fall to Montenegro 1:2 despite scoring

Latvia's national football team lost 1:2 to Montenegro in a UEFA Nations League match at Skonto Stadium, with Markuss Strods scoring Latvia's goal.

Latvia's national football team hosted Montenegro at Skonto Stadium in the latest round of the UEFA Nations League. Paolo Nicolato's squad finally managed to find the net after a scoreless stretch, but it was not enough to avoid defeat, as the hosts lost 1:2.

Markuss Strods scored for Latvia near the end of the second half, but the goal came too late to change the outcome of the match. Montenegro proved the stronger side overall, securing the win.

What's next

Latvia's national team will next travel to face Cyprus on Monday, October 5.

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