Match report

Latvia Defeats Andorra 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Andorra
Andorra
0–1
FT
Latvia
Latvia
Mar 21, 2025

In a tightly contested match, Latvia emerged victorious over Andorra with a 1-0 win in their World Cup Qualification Europe clash. D. Šits' goal in the 58th minute proved to be the decisive moment as Latvia held on to secure the crucial three points. Despite several substitutions and Andorra's efforts to level the score, Latvia managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Latvia defeated Andorra 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
  • • Goal scored by D. Šits in the 58th minute
  • • D. Mečņiks substituted for D. Šits in the 46th minute
  • • D. Šits received a yellow card in the 49th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions for Andorra in the second half

Lineups

Andorra

Starting XI

  • 12 I. Alvarez (G)
  • 2 B. Borra Font (D)
  • 5 M. Llovera (D)
  • 6 C. Garcia (D)
  • 22 I. Oliveira (D)
  • 17 J. Cervos
  • 14 A. Rodrigo Tapia
  • 20 J. Teixeira (M)
  • 8 P. Babot (M)
  • 7 M. Pujol (M)
  • 11 B. Rosas (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Josep Antoni
  • 13 Xisco Pires
  • 3 M. Vales
  • 4 K. Pomares
  • 9 Cucu
  • 10 V. Bernat
  • 15 M. San Nicolas
  • 16 A. Reyes
  • 18 J. Rubio
  • 19 M. Rebes
  • 21 M. Garcia
  • 23 H. Ferreira Silva

Latvia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Zviedris (G)
  • 2 D. Balodis (D)
  • 5 A. Cernomordijs (D)
  • 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
  • 11 R. Savalnieks (M)
  • 20 D. Melniks (M)
  • 22 A. Saveljevs (M)
  • 14 A. Ciganiks (M)
  • 15 D. Zelenkovs (F)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (F)
  • 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. Ozols
  • 23 R. Matrevics
  • 3 V. Jagodinskis
  • 4 N. Sliede
  • 6 V. Isajevs
  • 7 E. Daskevics
  • 16 A. Jaunzems
  • 17 L. Vapne
  • 18 D. Sits
  • 19 R. Krollis
  • 21 M. Tonisevs

Timeline

  1. Latvia
    46' Latvia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Meļņiks · On: D. Šits
  2. Latvia
    49' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Šits

    Foul

  3. Andorra
    57' Andorra subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Teixeira · On: M. Vales
  4. Andorra
    57' Andorra subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marc Pujol · On: M. San Nicolas
  5. Latvia
    58' Latvia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Šits · Assist: R. Savalnieks
  6. Andorra
    65' Andorra subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Rodrigo Tapia · On: Cucu
  7. Latvia
    74' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: R. Krollis
  8. Latvia
    78' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Savalnieks · On: A. Jaunzems
  9. Latvia
    79' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    Antonijs Černomordijs

    Foul

  10. Andorra
    86' Andorra subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pau Babot · On: Víctor Bernat
  11. Andorra
    86' Andorra subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Biel Borra · On: Marc Rebés
  12. Latvia
    90' Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andrejs Cigaņiks · On: V. Jagodinskis

Match Stats

Stat Andorra Latvia
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 63% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 6
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 300 545
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 188 433
Shots Inside Box 4 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Šits' goal in the 58th minute shifted momentum in Latvia's favor, securing their lead
  • ▸ Latvia's defensive resilience and strategic substitutions helped maintain their advantage throughout the second half