 Emerging from a recent history scarred by war, the Serbia and Montenegro team have a chance to aid their country's healing process with a proud showing at the World Cup in Germany this summer.
Spain was considered the top hopeful from Group 7 to qualify directly for the World Cup. Belgium was also a contender for this spot. But it was the team from Serbia and Montenegro that passed through the qualifiers without a defeat. So in the end, it led the group. Favorite Spain only reached second place and had to enter the play-offs to qualify. |  Serbia and Montenegro got their World Cup ticket of all things in a duel with neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the home match, the Serbs ensured their participation in Germany with a 1:0 victory. Mateja Kezman shot the decisive goal. It was the striker's fifth goal in the qualifiers and elevated him to the status of ultimate hero by the fans. The most well-known player in host country Germany is Bundesliga pro Mladen Krstajic from FC Schalke 04. |
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