Cyprus U17 earned a convincing 3-1 victory over Montenegro U17 in an international friendly played on February 3, 2026. This match result provided Cyprus with a positive performance against regional rivals. Cyprus started on the front foot and were rewarded with an early goal from a defensive error by Montenegro. They doubled their lead before halftime with a well-worked team goal. Montenegro improved after the break and pulled a goal back to make the contest interesting. However, Cyprus restored their two-goal cushion shortly after, scoring a third from a counter-attack to seal the win. The game was competitive throughout, but Cyprus's sharper finishing and ability to respond to Montenegro's goal were the key differences in securing the friendly victory.