Match report

Croatia Defeats Scotland 2-1 in UEFA Nations League

Croatia
Croatia
2–1
FT
Scotland
Scotland
Oct 12, 2024

Croatia held off Scotland to secure a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Nations League. The early exchanges saw both teams trade yellow cards before Scotland's R. Christie opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Croatia responded swiftly with an equalizer from I. Matanovic, and A. Kramaric's second-half goal sealed the win for the Croatians. Despite a late push, Scotland could not find an equalizer, leaving Croatia victorious.

Key Facts

  • • Scotland took the lead through R. Christie in the 32nd minute.
  • • I. Matanovic equalized for Croatia in the 36th minute with an assist from Ivan Perišić.
  • • A. Kramaric scored the winning goal for Croatia in the 70th minute.
  • • Croatia made multiple substitutions, including P. Sučić, M. Baturina, and A. Budimir.
  • • Scotland made substitutions with C. Adams and R. Gauld coming off the bench.
  • • K. Jakic's late goal was cancelled by VAR.

Lineups

Croatia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Livaković (G)
  • 6 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 3 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 14 I. Perišić (M)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 15 M. Pašalić (M)
  • 19 B. Sosa (M)
  • 21 L. Sučić (F)
  • 9 A. Kramarić (F)
  • 22 I. Matanović (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 P. Sučić
  • 16 M. Baturina
  • 11 A. Budimir
  • 17 B. Petković
  • 2 K. Jakić
  • 23 I. Ivušić
  • 12 N. Labrović
  • 18 M. Oršić
  • 8 M. Pašalić
  • 7 N. Moro
  • 20 M. Pjaca
  • 5 M. Erlić

Scotland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Gordon (G)
  • 2 A. Ralston (D)
  • 6 J. Souttar (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 3 A. Robertson (D)
  • 8 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 17 B. Doak (M)
  • 4 S. McTominay (M)
  • 11 R. Christie (M)
  • 9 L. Dykes (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Adams
  • 20 R. Gauld
  • 15 R. Porteous
  • 21 R. McCrorie
  • 22 N. Devlin
  • 13 J. MacKenzie
  • 18 L. Morgan
  • 14 A. Irving
  • 19 K. Nisbet
  • 12 J. McCracken
  • 16 L. Lindsay

Timeline

  1. Scotland
    8' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    Grant Hanley

    Foul

  2. Croatia
    18' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pasalic

    Foul

  3. Scotland
    32' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Christie
  4. Croatia
    36' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Matanovic · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  5. Croatia
    39' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    Ivan Perišić

    Foul

  6. Croatia
    46' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: P. Sucic
  7. Croatia
    62' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sucic · On: M. Baturina
  8. Croatia
    70' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kramaric
  9. Croatia
    71' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Matanovic · On: A. Budimir
  10. Croatia
    71' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: B. Petković
  11. Scotland
    77' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Dykes · On: C. Adams
  12. Scotland
    77' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Doak · On: R. Gauld
  13. Croatia
    90'+1 Croatia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ivan Perišić · On: K. Jakic
  14. Scotland
    90'+4 Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    B. Gilmour

    Foul

  15. Croatia
    90'+8 Croatia Var · Goal cancelled
    K. Jakic

Match Stats

Stat Croatia Scotland
Fouls 14 7
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 555 528
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 497 452
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Scotland's early lead through Christie's goal set a positive tone but was quickly negated by Croatia's Matanovic equalizer.
  • ▸ Kramaric's second goal for Croatia in the second half was crucial, solidifying Croatia's lead and providing a psychological advantage.