Serbia’s women’s national minifootball team has won a historic silver medal at the World Cup in Mali Lošinj, Croatia, after losing 2-0 to the United States in the championship final.
The Serbian team delivered a strong performance throughout the tournament, reaching the final after defeating Slovakia 1-0 in the semifinals.
Despite their efforts in the title match, Serbia could not overcome an American team that finished the tournament as world champions.
USA Secures World Title With 2-0 Victory
The United States took the lead in the 10th minute when Kaela Dickerman found the net, putting the Americans ahead 1-0 at halftime.
Kennedy Kessler doubled the advantage in the 22nd minute, early in the second half, giving the United States a two-goal lead.
Serbia continued to push for a goal but was unable to break through the American defense.
The United States finished the competition with 28 goals scored, conceding just once throughout the tournament. That lone goal came against Serbia during the group stage.
Historic Achievement for Serbian Women’s Minifootball
Serbia secured its place in the final with a 1-0 semifinal victory over Slovakia, thanks to a decisive goal from Tijana Paunović.
The silver medal represents a historic achievement for Serbian women’s minifootball and reflects the team’s performance against international opposition.
Although Serbia fell short of the world title, its appearance in the final and second-place finish marked a significant milestone for the national team.
