Match report

Czech Republic Defeats Faroe Islands 2-1 in World Cup Qualification

Czech Republic
Czech Republic
2–1
FT
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Mar 22, 2025

Czech Republic edged out Faroe Islands 2-1 in a crucial World Cup Qualification match, with P. Schick scoring both goals for the Czech Republic. Despite a late push from Faroe Islands, the Czech Republic managed to secure the win, thanks to a clinical performance from their striker.

Key Facts

  • • P. Schick scored both goals for the Czech Republic (25', 85')
  • • G. Vatnhamar netted the only goal for Faroe Islands (83')
  • • Faroe Islands' H. Hánsson and H. Sørensen received yellow cards
  • • Czech Republic's T. Chory was cautioned with a yellow card

Lineups

Czech Republic

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Kovar (G)
  • 5 V. Coufal (D)
  • 3 T. Holes (D)
  • 7 L. Krejci (D)
  • 18 J. Zeleny (D)
  • 17 V. Cerny (M)
  • 22 T. Soucek (M)
  • 12 L. Cerv (M)
  • 15 P. Sulc (M)
  • 10 P. Schick (F)
  • 19 T. Chory (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Stanek
  • 23 M. Jedlicka
  • 2 D. Zima
  • 4 V. Jemelka
  • 6 M. Sin
  • 8 M. Sadilek
  • 9 J. Kliment
  • 11 J. Kuchta
  • 13 D. Doudera
  • 14 L. Provod
  • 20 D. Jurasek
  • 21 A. Kral

Faroe Islands

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 B. Reynatrod
  • 19 J. Benjaminsen (D)
  • 15 O. Faero (D)
  • 16 G. Vatnhamar (D)
  • 5 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 3 V. Davidsen (D)
  • 8 B. Hendriksson
  • 6 H. Hansson (M)
  • 7 A. Frederiksberg
  • 20 H. Sorensen (M)
  • 11 P. Knudsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lamhauge
  • 12 A. Petersen
  • 2 J. Danielsen
  • 4 S. Chukwudi
  • 9 P. Klettskard
  • 10 M. Olsen
  • 13 A. Svensson
  • 14 R. Joensen
  • 17 A. Justinussen
  • 18 G. D. Turi
  • 21 P. Kallsberg
  • 22 N. Mneney

Timeline

  1. Czech Republic
    23' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Holes · On: D. Zima
  2. Czech Republic
    25' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: Lukáš Červ
  3. Faroe Islands
    28' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    H. Hánsson

    Foul

  4. Faroe Islands
    39' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Frodi Benjaminsen · On: J. Danielsen
  5. Czech Republic
    61' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Sulc · On: L. Provod
  6. Czech Republic
    61' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lukáš Červ · On: A. Kral
  7. Faroe Islands
    64' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Knudsen · On: M. Olsen
  8. Faroe Islands
    64' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Hánsson · On: R. Joensen
  9. Czech Republic
    65' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chory

    Foul

  10. Faroe Islands
    69' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    H. Sørensen

    Argument

  11. Faroe Islands
    79' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Hendriksson · On: P. Klettskarð
  12. Faroe Islands
    79' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Frederiksberg · On: A. Justinussen
  13. Faroe Islands
    83' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Vatnhamar · Assist: A. Justinussen
  14. Czech Republic
    85' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: J. Zelený
  15. Faroe Islands
    90'+1 Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    J. Danielsen

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Czech Republic Faroe Islands
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 62%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 522 253
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 433 156
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Czech Republic took the lead early with P. Schick's goal at 25' off an assist by Lukáš Červ, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Faroe Islands' G. Vatnhamar equalized at 83', but P. Schick responded just two minutes later with his second goal to secure the victory for Czech Republic