It became a dramatic match between the teams, both trained by Swedes. Romania had the lead for most of the match - most with four goals in the middle of the second half - but lost their grip with ten minutes remaining.
Montenegro looked to have acquired a reassuring three-goal lead, 26-23, with three minutes remaining, but Rydes Romania was close to catching up. In the final minute, Romania sat 26-27 and it became a real nerve.
But closer than that, they never came and the match ended 27-26 to Per Johansson's Montenegro, which is still unbeaten in the World Cup.
- We show a hysterically good character. It's outstanding, says Per Johansson.
Montenegro's primary goal is to finish top seven in the World Cup and reach the Olympic qualifiers.
- I feel no extra joy for beating Tomas. I just want to go to the Olympics, ”says Johansson.
Montenegro is ready for the main round and gets a maximum of four points in a win against Spain on Friday. Romania must defeat Hungary to move forward.