Match report
Croatia Defeats Montenegro 4-0 in World Cup Qualification
Croatia
4–0
FT
Montenegro
Sep 8, 2025
Croatia cruised to a 4-0 victory over Montenegro in their World Cup Qualification match, with key contributions from players like K. Jakic, A. Kramaric, and an own goal from Montenegro's E. Kuc. The match saw a red card for Montenegro's A. Bulatovic in the 42nd minute, severely impacting their ability to compete.
Key Facts
- • Croatia won 4-0 against Montenegro in World Cup Qualification.
- • K. Jakic scored in the 35th minute, assisted by L. Modrić.
- • A. Kramaric added another goal for Croatia in the 51st minute.
- • An own goal by E. Kuc in the 85th minute widened the lead.
- • Ivan Perišić scored the final goal in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Croatia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Livakovic (G)
- 18 K. Jakic (D)
- 6 J. Sutalo (D)
- 5 D. Caleta-Car (D)
- 2 J. Stanisic (D)
- 10 L. Modric (M)
- 17 P. Sucic (M)
- 15 M. Pasalic (M)
- 9 A. Kramaric (M)
- 14 I. Perisic (M)
- 20 F. Ivanovic (F)
Substitutes
- 12 D. Kotarski
- 23 I. Ivusic
- 3 M. Pongracic
- 4 M. Erlic
- 7 L. Majer
- 8 M. Pasalic
- 11 A. Budimir
- 13 N. Moro
- 16 M. Baturina
- 19 B. Sosa
- 21 T. Fruk
- 22 I. Smolcic
Montenegro
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 12 D. Petkovic (G)
- 5 I. Vujacic (D)
- 15 S. Savic (D)
- 23 N. Sipcic (D)
- 22 M. Roganovic (M)
- 21 A. Bulatovic (M)
- 20 M. Brnovic (M)
- 7 D. Camaj (M)
- 16 M. Vukotic (F)
- 10 S. Jovetic (F)
- 11 N. Krstovic (F)
Substitutes
- 1 B. Popovic
- 13 M. Dragojevic
- 2 A. Vukcevic
- 3 R. Gjelaj
- 4 M. Vukcevic
- 6 S. Rubezic
- 8 D. Vukovic
- 9 S. Mugosa
- 14 E. Kuc
- 17 V. Adzic
- 18 M. Bakic
- 19 S. Loncar
Timeline
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7' Montenegro subst · Substitution 1Off: Igor Vujačić · On: Slobodan Rubežić
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25' Croatia Card · Yellow CardD. Caleta-Car
Handball
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34' Montenegro Card · Yellow CardA. Bulatovic
Foul
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35' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalK. Jakic · Assist: L. Modrić
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42' Montenegro Card · Yellow CardA. Bulatovic
Foul
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42' Montenegro Card · Red CardA. Bulatovic
Foul
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43' Montenegro Card · Yellow CardStefan Savić
Argument
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46' Montenegro subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Vukotic · On: M. Bakić
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51' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalA. Kramaric · Assist: J. Stanisic
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59' Montenegro subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Camaj · On: A. Vukcevic
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60' Montenegro subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Jovetić · On: Stefan Lončar
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61' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Pasalic · On: T. Fruk
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62' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Ivanovic · On: A. Budimir
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71' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Sucic · On: L. Majer
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71' Croatia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Baturina
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74' Montenegro subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Brnović · On: E. Kuc
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82' Croatia subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Modrić · On: N. Moro
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85' Croatia Goal · Own GoalE. Kuc
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90' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalIvan Perišić · Assist: L. Majer
Match Stats
| Stat | Croatia | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 32 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 704 | 235 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 1 |
| xG | 3.30 | 0.16 |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 1 |
| Possession | 75% | 25% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 628 | 146 |
| Shots Inside Box | 22 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card given to Montenegro's A. Bulatovic in the 42nd minute shifted the momentum decisively in Croatia's favor.
- ▸ Croatia capitalized on their numerical advantage, scoring three more goals after the red card incident.