Match report

Faroe Islands Defeat Gibraltar 2–1 in World Cup Qualification

Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
2–1
FT
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Jun 9, 2025

Faroe Islands defeated Gibraltar 2–1 in a World Cup Qualification Europe match, thanks to goals from A. Frederiksberg and Patrik Johannesen. Gibraltar took the lead early through J. Scanlon but Faroe Islands fought back with a strong second-half performance to secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Faroe Islands 2–1 Gibraltar
  • • Goal scorers: J. Scanlon (Gibraltar), A. Frederiksberg (Faroe Islands), Patrik Johannesen (Faroe Islands)
  • • Key assist: L. Annesley (Gibraltar)
  • • Substitutions: Faroe Islands made five substitutions, including Patrik Johannesen
  • • Yellow cards: Dan Bent (Gibraltar), O. Færo (Faroe Islands)

Lineups

Faroe Islands

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 23 B. Reynatrod
  • 15 O. Faero (D)
  • 16 G. Vatnhamar (D)
  • 5 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 2 J. Danielsen (M)
  • 6 H. Hansson (M)
  • 8 B. Hendriksson
  • 3 V. Davidsen (M)
  • 7 A. Frederiksberg
  • 9 P. Klettskard (F)
  • 17 A. Justinussen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lamhauge
  • 12 A. Petersen
  • 4 G. Oregaard
  • 10 P. Johannesen
  • 11 M. Agnarsson
  • 13 D. Johansen
  • 14 J. S. Edmundsson
  • 18 N. Mneney
  • 19 J. Benjaminsen
  • 20 H. Sorensen
  • 21 P. Kallsberg
  • 22 J. Andreasen

Gibraltar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Banda (G)
  • 2 K. Ronan (D)
  • 6 B. Lopes (D)
  • 5 L. Annesley (D)
  • 20 E. Britto (D)
  • 7 T. De Barr (M)
  • 10 L. Walker (M)
  • 4 D. Bent (M)
  • 8 J. Scanlon
  • 9 A. El Hmidi (F)
  • 11 C. Richards

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Lopez
  • 23 H. Victor
  • 3 K. Mauro
  • 12 J. Valarino
  • 14 P. McClafferty
  • 15 M. Gibson
  • 16 T. Carrington
  • 17 L. Jessop
  • 18 J. Del Rio
  • 19 J. Bartolo
  • 21 J. Coombes
  • 22 G. Torrilla

Timeline

  1. Gibraltar
    23' Gibraltar Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Scanlon · Assist: L. Annesley
  2. Gibraltar
    30' Gibraltar Card · Yellow Card
    Dan Bent

    Foul

  3. Gibraltar
    46' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. El Hmidi · On: J. Bartolo
  4. Faroe Islands
    64' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Klettskarð · On: Patrik Johannesen
  5. Faroe Islands
    64' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andrias Edmundsson · On: D. Johansen
  6. Faroe Islands
    64' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Justinussen · On: H. Sørensen
  7. Gibraltar
    69' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Liam Walker · On: L. Jessop
  8. Faroe Islands
    71' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Frederiksberg
  9. Faroe Islands
    74' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Frederiksberg · On: J. Edmundsson
  10. Faroe Islands
    76' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    O. Færø

    Foul

  11. Gibraltar
    83' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Ronan · On: J. Valarino
  12. Gibraltar
    83' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Richards · On: Graeme Torrilla
  13. Faroe Islands
    86' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal Goal
    Patrik Johannesen · Assist: J. Danielsen
  14. Gibraltar
    90' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. De Barr · On: K. Mauro

Match Stats

Stat Faroe Islands Gibraltar
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 88% 66%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 5
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 596 226
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 73% 27%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 524 149
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gibraltar took the lead through J. Scanlon's goal in the 23rd minute, setting the tone early in the match.
  • ▸ Faroe Islands equalized with A. Frederiksberg's goal in the 71st minute, sparking a momentum shift.
  • ▸ Patrik Johannesen's goal in the 86th minute sealed the victory for Faroe Islands, marking a turning point in the match.