Montenegro’s water polo sharks suffered a crushing defeat at the Ben Cup in Budapest, and the main culprit, according to goalkeeper Petar Tešanović, was an energy crash in the second half. After holding their own against the hosts, Hungary, in the first two quarters, the young Montenegrin team completely collapsed in the third quarter, allowing the Hungarians to pull away and seal the game. The result was devastating, with only Miroslav Perković and Matković managing to score for Montenegro, while Hungary’s Manherc dazzled with five goals. This loss marks Montenegro’s first defeat in the tournament after a win against Serbia, and now they face a tough match against Spain, hoping for a better outcome. Clearly, experience and stamina made the difference, and the young team has a lot to learn if they want to compete with the water polo giants. Is this just a bad day or a wake-up call for Montenegro to step up their game? Feel free to share your hot takes and predictions for the next matches — this is one water polo drama you don’t want to miss!
