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'I am stupid' - Aleksandar Mitrovic reacts to Panenka penalty miss

The Fulham forward was left red-faced when he sent his Memphis Depay-inspired penalty over the bar

Alexandar Mitrovic has admitted his embarrassment following his Panenka penalty miss for Serbia against Montenegro.

The match in Belgrade was going perfectly for Mitrovic when he doubled Serbia’s lead just two minutes after Adem Ljajic's 30th-minute opener.

The Fulham forward then had the chance to make it three-nil from the penalty spot before half-time. The 24-year-old had the 'keeper beaten but his chipped Panenka-style penalty went well over the crossbar.

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Thankfully for Mitrovic, Serbia managed to hold on to the victory despite Stefan Mugosa’s second half strike for Montenegro.