Match report

Portugal Defeats Croatia 2-1 in UEFA Nations League Clash

Portugal
Portugal
2–1
FT
Croatia
Croatia
Sep 5, 2024

Portugal emerged victorious in a high-stakes match against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, clinching a 2-1 victory. Despite an early own goal by Dalot, Portugal fought back with goals from Dalot and Cristiano Ronaldo to secure the win. This victory is a testament to Portugal's resilience and tactical prowess under pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League.
  • • D. Dalot scored a goal for Portugal in the 7th minute.
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo netted Portugal's second goal in the 34th minute.
  • • D. Dalot inadvertently scored an own goal for Croatia in the 41st minute.

Lineups

Portugal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Diogo Costa (G)
  • 5 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 14 Gonçalo Inácio (D)
  • 19 Nuno Mendes (D)
  • 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 23 Vitinha (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 20 Pedro Neto (F)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 17 Rafael Leão (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 João Neves
  • 2 Nélson Semedo
  • 4 António Silva
  • 21 Diogo Jota
  • 9 Pote
  • 13 Renato Veiga
  • 12 José Sá
  • 16 Trincão
  • 6 João Palhinha
  • 18 Rúben Neves
  • 11 João Félix
  • 22 Rui Silva

Croatia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Livaković (G)
  • 6 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 3 M. Pongračić (D)
  • 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 2 K. Jakić (M)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 16 M. Baturina (M)
  • 19 B. Sosa (M)
  • 15 M. Pašalić (F)
  • 9 A. Kramarić (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 D. Ćaleta-Car
  • 22 I. Matanović
  • 21 L. Sučić
  • 14 I. Perišić
  • 13 P. Sučić
  • 20 M. Pjaca
  • 12 N. Labrović
  • 7 N. Moro
  • 23 D. Kotarski
  • 17 B. Petković
  • 18 L. Ivanušec
  • 11 A. Budimir

Timeline

  1. Portugal
    7' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dalot · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
  2. Portugal
    34' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: N. Mendes
  3. Croatia
    41' Croatia Goal · Own Goal
    D. Dalot
  4. Croatia
    46' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marin Pongračić · On: D. Caleta-Car
  5. Portugal
    46' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Neto · On: N. Semedo
  6. Croatia
    61' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Baturina · On: I. Matanovic
  7. Croatia
    67' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: L. Sucic
  8. Croatia
    72' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Modrić

    Argument

  9. Croatia
    76' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Jakic · On: Ivan Perišić
  10. Portugal
    77' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Inacio · On: António Silva
  11. Croatia
    77' Croatia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Modrić · On: P. Sucic
  12. Portugal
    88' Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: Diogo Jota
  13. Portugal
    90' Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Vitinha · On: P. Goncalves

Match Stats

Stat Portugal Croatia
Fouls 5 6
Pass Accuracy 93% 93%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 581 575
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 541 537
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Dalot's early goal in the 7th minute set the tone for Portugal, giving them an early lead.
  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 34th minute solidified Portugal's position, despite the own goal just moments later, ensuring they maintained control of the match.