Match report

Croatia Defeats Faroe Islands 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
0–1
FT
Croatia
Croatia
Sep 5, 2025

Croatia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Faroe Islands in their World Cup Qualification Europe clash. Aljaz Kramaric's goal in the 31st minute proved decisive as Croatia managed to hold off the Faroe Islands' determined efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Aljaz Kramaric scored the only goal in the 31st minute, assisted by Ante Budimir.
  • • Faroe Islands' G. Vatnhamar received a yellow card in the 50th minute.
  • • Croatia made several substitutions to maintain their lead, including B. Sosa, F. Ivanovic, and M. Baturina.
  • • Faroe Islands substituted four players in the second half, including V. Davidsen, M. Olsen, B. Hendriksson, and A. Frederiksberg.

Lineups

Faroe Islands

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Lamhauge (G)
  • 15 O. Faero (D)
  • 16 G. Vatnhamar (D)
  • 5 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 2 J. Danielsen (M)
  • 8 B. Hendriksson
  • 22 J. Andreasen (M)
  • 3 V. Davidsen (M)
  • 11 A. Frederiksberg
  • 10 M. Olsen (F)
  • 20 H. Sorensen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 B. Mork
  • 23 B. Reynatrod
  • 6 G. D. Turi
  • 4 S. Chukwudi
  • 7 J. Bjartalid
  • 9 P. Klettskard
  • 13 M. Agnarsson
  • 14 J. S. Edmundsson
  • 17 A. Justinussen
  • 18 N. Mneney
  • 19 J. Benjaminsen
  • 21 P. Kallsberg

Croatia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Livakovic (G)
  • 18 K. Jakic (D)
  • 3 M. Pongracic (D)
  • 5 D. Caleta-Car (D)
  • 19 B. Sosa (D)
  • 15 M. Pasalic (M)
  • 17 P. Sucic (M)
  • 16 M. Baturina (M)
  • 9 A. Kramaric (M)
  • 21 T. Fruk (M)
  • 11 A. Budimir (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Kotarski
  • 23 I. Ivusic
  • 2 I. Smolcic
  • 4 M. Erlic
  • 6 J. Sutalo
  • 8 M. Pasalic
  • 10 L. Modric
  • 13 N. Moro
  • 14 I. Perisic
  • 20 F. Ivanovic
  • 22 J. Juranovic

Timeline

  1. Croatia
    31' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kramaric · Assist: A. Budimir
  2. Faroe Islands
    50' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    G. Vatnhamar

    Foul

  3. Croatia
    51' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Sosa · On: Ivan Perišić
  4. Croatia
    51' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Budimir · On: F. Ivanovic
  5. Croatia
    65' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ivanovic

    Foul

  6. Croatia
    65' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Baturina · On: L. Modrić
  7. Faroe Islands
    68' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Davidsen · On: M. Agnarsson
  8. Faroe Islands
    68' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Olsen · On: J. Edmundsson
  9. Faroe Islands
    76' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Hendriksson · On: G. D. Turi
  10. Faroe Islands
    76' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Frederiksberg · On: J. Bjartalid
  11. Croatia
    80' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Jakic · On: Ivan Smolčić
  12. Croatia
    80' Croatia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: Marco Pašalić
  13. Faroe Islands
    86' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    O. Færø

    Foul

  14. Faroe Islands
    87' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Sørensen · On: A. Justinussen

Match Stats

Stat Faroe Islands Croatia
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 67% 90%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 26
Corners 3 17
Total Passes 217 610
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 3 8
xG 0.78 2.03
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 26% 74%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 146 549
Shots Inside Box 4 22
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kramaric's goal in the 31st minute provided Croatia with a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Faroe Islands' multiple substitutions in the second half aimed to regain momentum, but Croatia's defensive solidity maintained their advantage.