Match report

Latvia Defeats Faroe Islands 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Latvia
Latvia
1–0
FT
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Sep 10, 2024

Latvia held off Faroe Islands in a tight UEFA Nations League match, securing a crucial 1-0 victory. Latvia's R. Varslavāns capitalized on an assist from V. Gutkovskis to score the only goal of the game in the 64th minute. The win sees Latvia take the lead in the group stage, while Faroe Islands face a tough road ahead.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Latvia 1-0 Faroe Islands
  • • Goal: R. Varslavāns (64')
  • • Assist: V. Gutkovskis
  • • Yellow Card: P. Petersen (93')
  • • Substitutions (Latvia): V. Gutkovskis (72'), D. Zelenkovs (80'), R. Varslavāns (80'), J. Ikaunieks (90+2')

Lineups

Latvia

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Matrevics (G)
  • 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
  • 6 K. Tobers (D)
  • 2 D. Balodis (D)
  • 11 R. Savaļnieks (M)
  • 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
  • 22 A. Saveļjevs (M)
  • 14 A. Cigaņiks (M)
  • 3 R. Varslavāns (F)
  • 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Uldriķis
  • 17 L. Vapne
  • 19 D. Meļņiks
  • 16 A. Jaunzems
  • 4 K. Dubra
  • 12 F. Orols
  • 1 R. Ozols
  • 7 E. Dašķevičs
  • 18 M. Regža
  • 5 V. Isajevs
  • 8 E. Birka
  • 21 M. Toņiševs

Faroe Islands

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 B. á Reynatrøð (G)
  • 2 J. Danielsen (D)
  • 15 S. Chukwudi (D)
  • 14 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 3 V. Davidsen (D)
  • 16 G. Vatnhamar (M)
  • 6 R. Joensen (M)
  • 10 S. Vatnhamar (M)
  • 20 H. Sørensen (M)
  • 8 M. Olsen (M)
  • 9 J. Edmundsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Justinussen
  • 18 M. Mikkelsen
  • 21 P. Knudsen
  • 19 P. Petersen
  • 11 K. Olsen
  • 1 S. Eyðsteinsson
  • 13 H. Askham
  • 5 S. Nattestad
  • 4 A. Svensson
  • 22 D. Johansen
  • 12 K. Joensen
  • 7 J. Benjaminsen

Timeline

  1. Faroe Islands
    46' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Vatnhamar · On: A. Justinussen
  2. Faroe Islands
    46' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Edmundsson · On: M. Mikkelsen
  3. Latvia
    64' Latvia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Varslavāns · Assist: V. Gutkovskis
  4. Latvia
    72' Latvia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: R. Uldrikis
  5. Latvia
    80' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Zelenkovs · On: Lūkass Vapne
  6. Latvia
    80' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Varslavāns · On: D. Meļņiks
  7. Faroe Islands
    83' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Danielsen · On: P. Knudsen
  8. Faroe Islands
    83' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Olsen · On: P. Petersen
  9. Faroe Islands
    83' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Joensen · On: K. Olsen
  10. Latvia
    90'+2 Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: A. Jaunzems
  11. Faroe Islands
    90'+3 Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    P. Petersen

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Latvia Faroe Islands
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 80% 79%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 509 438
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 409 348
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Latvia took the lead through R. Varslavāns' goal in the 64th minute, breaking the deadlock and shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Faroe Islands made multiple substitutions in the late stages, including P. Petersen receiving a yellow card, but could not find an equalizer.