Match report

Scotland Defeats Croatia 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Scotland
Scotland
1–0
FT
Croatia
Croatia
Nov 15, 2024

Scotland stunned Croatia with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League encounter. J. McGinn's goal in the 86th minute proved decisive as Scotland capitalized on Croatia's misfortunes. Croatia lost midfielder P. Sucic to a red card in the 43rd minute, severely hampering their momentum. The win secures an important three points for Scotland in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Scotland 1-0 Croatia
  • • J. McGinn scored the winning goal in the 86th minute
  • • P. Sucic was sent off with a red card for Croatia in the 43rd minute
  • • Scotland made multiple substitutions in the 67th minute, including R. Christie and T. Conway
  • • Croatia made several substitutions in the latter stages, including M. Baturina and K. Jakic

Lineups

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)
  • 18 B. Doak (M)
  • 4 S. McTominay (M)
  • 11 R. Christie (M)
  • 19 T. Conway (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 S. McKenna
  • 20 R. Gauld
  • 9 L. Dykes
  • 7 J. McGinn
  • 17 S. Armstrong
  • 15 R. Porteous
  • 10 L. Shankland
  • 22 N. Devlin
  • 13 G. Taylor
  • 12 C. Slicker
  • 21 R. McCrorie
  • 14 C. Barron

Croatia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 2 K. Jakić (D)
  • 6 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 5 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 21 L. Sučić (M)
  • 17 P. Sučić (M)
  • 16 M. Baturina (M)
  • 9 A. Kramarić (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Pašalić
  • 14 I. Perišić
  • 13 N. Vlašić
  • 20 M. Pjaca
  • 23 I. Ivušić
  • 18 M. Oršić
  • 12 N. Labrović
  • 3 M. Pongračić
  • 11 M. Pašalić
  • 7 N. Moro
  • 22 I. Matanović
  • 19 B. Sosa

Timeline

  1. Croatia
    30' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sucic

    Foul

  2. Croatia
    40' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Caleta-Car

    Foul

  3. Croatia
    43' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sucic

    Foul

  4. Croatia
    43' Croatia Card · Red Card
    P. Sucic

    Foul

  5. Croatia
    44' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kramaric

    Argument

  6. Scotland
    46' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Grant Hanley · On: S. McKenna
  7. Croatia
    65' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Pasalic
  8. Croatia
    65' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sucic · On: Ivan Perišić
  9. Scotland
    67' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Christie · On: R. Gauld
  10. Scotland
    67' Scotland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Conway · On: L. Dykes
  11. Scotland
    67' Scotland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. McLean · On: J. McGinn
  12. Croatia
    75' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Baturina · On: N. Vlasic
  13. Croatia
    82' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Jakic · On: M. Pjaca
  14. Scotland
    86' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. McGinn
  15. Scotland
    90'+2 Scotland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Doak · On: Stuart Armstrong

Match Stats

Stat Scotland Croatia
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 88% 87%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 535 467
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 471 407
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Sucic's red card in the 43rd minute dramatically shifted the momentum in favor of Scotland
  • ▸ J. McGinn's goal in the 86th minute secured the victory for Scotland, capitalizing on their numerical advantage