Match report
Czech Republic 0–0 Croatia: Draw in World Cup Qualification Europe
Czech Republic
0–0
FT
Croatia
Oct 9, 2025
Czech Republic and Croatia shared a goalless draw in a tightly contested World Cup Qualification Europe match. Both teams had their chances but could not break the deadlock, leading to a frustrated crowd at the end of the match. Key moments included Croatia's substitutions of M. Pasalic and A. Budimir in the 62nd minute and Ivan Perišić in the 78th, while Czech Republic brought on P. Sulc and L. Provod in the 76th minute. Croatia's defense stood firm with two yellow cards to P. Sučić and A. Kram
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Czech Republic 0–0 Croatia
- • Substitutions: M. Pasalic, A. Budimir, and Ivan Perišić for Croatia; P. Sulc and L. Provod for Czech Republic
- • Yellow Cards: P. Sučić and A. Kramarić for Croatia
Lineups
Czech Republic
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Kovar (G)
- 5 V. Coufal (D)
- 6 M. Vitik (D)
- 7 L. Krejci (D)
- 20 J. Zeleny (D)
- 12 L. Cerv (M)
- 22 T. Soucek (M)
- 14 L. Provod (M)
- 15 P. Sulc (M)
- 9 V. Kusej (M)
- 19 T. Chory (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Jedlicka
- 23 L. Hornicek
- 2 D. Zima
- 3 V. Jemelka
- 4 M. Beran
- 8 M. Sadilek
- 10 M. Vydra
- 11 A. Karabec
- 13 O. Lingr
- 17 D. Jurasek
- 18 V. Cerny
- 21 A. Kral
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)
- 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
- 10 L. Modric (M)
- 17 P. Sucic (M)
- 15 M. Pasalic (M)
- 9 A. Kramaric (M)
- 14 I. Perisic (M)
- 11 A. Budimir (F)
Substitutes
- 12 D. Kotarski
- 23 I. Ivusic
- 2 I. Smolcic
- 3 M. Pongracic
- 7 L. Majer
- 8 M. Kovacic
- 13 N. Moro
- 16 M. Baturina
- 19 T. Fruk
- 20 F. Ivanovic
- 21 M. Pasalic
- 22 L. Vuskovic
Timeline
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62' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Pasalic · On: F. Ivanovic
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62' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Budimir · On: Marco Pašalić
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73' Croatia Card · Yellow CardP. Sucic
Foul
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75' Croatia Card · Yellow CardA. Kramaric
Foul
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76' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Sulc · On: O. Lingr
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76' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Provod · On: V. Cerny
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78' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: Ivan Perišić · On: T. Fruk
Match Stats
| Stat | Czech Republic | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 82% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 304 | 418 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 223 | 342 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Croatia's double substitution with M. Pasalic and A. Budimir in the 62nd minute shifted the momentum, but failed to produce a goal.
- ▸ The yellow card to A. Kramarić in the 75th minute highlighted the tight defensive approach, preventing any late breakthroughs.