For some fans, the international break is an unwelcome, boring pause between the excitement from club football. But for others, it’s a time to be at their ferocious, passionate best.

Copa90 went to Bosnia and Montenegro during the recent international break to take in the two nations’ most recent qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and it’s clear in both countries that the international break is certainly not an unwanted distraction.

Both countries had fans gathering on the streets well in advance of the game to create a raucous atmosphere during the buildup, and the crowds in the stadium were just as fierce.

The local fans in Bosnia, who have dubbed themselves “The Fanaticos”, were in full voice for their team’s 5-0 win over Gibraltar, both before and during the game.

It was a similar story in Montenegro, where the home team, second in its group, had a crucial match against first-placed Poland, and though the visitors took the lead, the cheers that greeted Montenegro’s equaliser were frighteningly loud.

Alas, the home fans’ joy was short-lived, as Poland scored a late winner to take all three points.

But they had done enough to demonstrate that there are plenty of people who get excited about international football

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