Match report

Faroe Islands Draw 1-1 with Latvia in UEFA Nations League

Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
1–1
FT
Latvia
Latvia
Oct 13, 2024

In a closely contested match, Faroe Islands held off Latvia to secure a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League fixture. H. Sørensen gave the Faroe Islands the early lead, but Latvia's D. Šits equalized later to ensure both teams shared the points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Faroe Islands 1-1 Latvia
  • • Goal scorers: H. Sørensen (40' for Faroe Islands), D. Šits (69' for Latvia)
  • • Yellow cards: V. Davidsen (39'), J. Ikaunieks (49'), J. Bjartalid (62')
  • • Substitutions: Faroe Islands - R. Joensen (57'), H. Agnarsson (58'), B. Hendriksson (58'), O. Færø (78'), M. Olsen (83'), Latvia - R. Savalnieks (46'), A. Saveļjevs (66'), D. Šits (66'), R. Varslavāns (90+1')

Lineups

Faroe Islands

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 B. á Reynatrøð (G)
  • 19 J. Benjaminsen (D)
  • 15 O. Færø (D)
  • 14 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 3 V. Davidsen (D)
  • 16 G. Vatnhamar (M)
  • 6 R. Joensen (M)
  • 20 H. Sørensen (M)
  • 8 B. Hendriksson
  • 13 H. Agnarsson (M)
  • 18 M. Olsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Bjartalíð
  • 17 A. Justinussen
  • 10 S. Vatnhamar
  • 5 S. Nattestad
  • 9 J. Edmundsson
  • 21 P. Knudsen
  • 12 T. Gestsson
  • 4 A. Svensson
  • 1 M. Lamhauge
  • 2 J. Danielsen
  • 22 D. Johansen
  • 11 K. Olsen

Latvia

Formation: 3-5-2

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)
  • 8 R. Varslavāns (M)
  • 14 A. Cigaņiks (M)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (F)
  • 20 R. Uldriķis (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 A. Černomordijs
  • 17 L. Vapne
  • 18 D. Šits
  • 19 D. Meļņiks
  • 16 A. Jaunzems
  • 3 V. Jagodinskis
  • 12 F. Orols
  • 9 E. Birka
  • 1 K. Zviedris
  • 21 M. Toņiševs
  • 7 E. Dašķevičs
  • 4 K. Dubra

Timeline

  1. Faroe Islands
    39' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    V. Davidsen

    Foul

  2. Faroe Islands
    40' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Sørensen · Assist: B. Hendriksson
  3. Latvia
    46' Latvia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Savalnieks · On: Antonijs Černomordijs
  4. Latvia
    49' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ikaunieks

    Argument

  5. Faroe Islands
    57' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Joensen · On: J. Bjartalid
  6. Faroe Islands
    58' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Agnarsson · On: A. Justinussen
  7. Faroe Islands
    58' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Hendriksson · On: S. Vatnhamar
  8. Faroe Islands
    62' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bjartalid

    Foul

  9. Latvia
    66' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Saveļjevs · On: Lūkass Vapne
  10. Latvia
    66' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: D. Šits
  11. Latvia
    69' Latvia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Šits · Assist: Andrejs Cigaņiks
  12. Faroe Islands
    78' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Færø · On: Sonni Nattestad
  13. Faroe Islands
    83' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Olsen · On: J. Edmundsson
  14. Latvia
    90'+1 Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Varslavāns · On: D. Meļņiks

Match Stats

Stat Faroe Islands Latvia
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 585 362
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 503 282
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. Sørensen's goal in the 40th minute gave Faroe Islands an early lead, but Latvia responded strongly
  • ▸ D. Šits equalized for Latvia in the 69th minute, balancing the match and ensuring a hard-fought draw