Socca, a variant of mini-football played with six players on a slightly larger field than handball, has proven its magic in Albania, where Serbia's team has made it to the quarterfinals of the European Championship. The Serbian squad, led by coach Borko Čović, includes players Dejan Damjanović Boske, Miloš Dimitrijević Čava, Milan Perendija, Ljuba Baranin, Igor Jelić, Aleksandar Tomović, Nikola Mikić, Uroš and Ognjen Živković. They are supported by a professional staff including Slaviša Popadić, Dragan Radivojević, Igor Milovanović, and Nikola Kostovski.

Serbia's Journey to the Quarterfinals

The Serbian Socca team secured their place in the quarterfinals with a series of impressive performances. They started with a 1-0 victory over Romania in the first round, courtesy of Dejan Boske Damjanović's goal assisted by Nikola Mikić. However, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Hungary following an unfortunate own goal.

The real test came against Denmark, where Serbia faced a 2-0 and 3-1 deficit but managed a dramatic comeback to win 4-3. Dejan Boske Damjanović scored two goals, while Nikola Mikić and Ljuba Baranin each netted once. The team dedicated the win to Dejan Milovanović, a former teammate and friend who passed away prematurely.

The Road Ahead

With Milan Lola Smiljanić potentially joining the lineup, Serbia will face Greece in the quarterfinals on May 11. The team's motivation and unity make them a formidable opponent, and they strive to reach the European throne in Dedina's honor.