Match report
Latvia 2–2 Andorra: A World Cup Qualification Draw
Latvia
2–2
FT
Andorra
Oct 11, 2025
In a World Cup Qualification Europe match, Latvia held off Andorra to secure a 2–2 draw. The game saw a dramatic penalty that was later cancelled, numerous substitutions, and a red card, making it a tense and eventful encounter.
Key Facts
- • Latvia and Andorra played to a 2–2 draw in World Cup Qualification Europe.
- • M. San Nicolas scored the first goal for Andorra at the 33rd minute.
- • D. Zelenkovs equalized for Latvia at the 41st minute.
- • V. Gutkovskis scored a penalty for Latvia but the goal was cancelled by VAR at the 65th minute.
- • Ian Olivera scored the second goal for Andorra at the 78th minute.
- • Joel Guillén received a red card in stoppage time.
Lineups
Latvia
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Zviedris (G)
- 11 R. Savalnieks (D)
- 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
- 5 A. Cernomordijs (D)
- 2 D. Balodis (D)
- 14 A. Ciganiks (D)
- 8 R. Varslavans (M)
- 22 A. Saveljevs (M)
- 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
- 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)
- 18 D. Sits (F)
Substitutes
- 12 F. Orols
- 23 R. Matrevics
- 3 V. Jagodinskis
- 4 R. Veips
- 6 K. Grabovskis
- 7 E. Daskevics
- 10 J. Ikaunieks
- 16 I. Pulis
- 17 L. Vapne
- 19 M. Tonisevs
- 20 M. Regza
- 21 D. Melniks
Andorra
Starting XI
- 12 I. Alvarez (G)
- 23 B. Borra Font (D)
- 5 M. Llovera (D)
- 6 C. Garcia (D)
- 22 I. Oliveira (D)
- 15 M. San Nicolas (D)
- 14 A. Rodrigo Tapia (M)
- 3 M. Vales (M)
- 19 J. Guillen (M)
- 17 J. Cervos (M)
- 11 B. Rosas (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Xisco Pires
- 13 A. Ruiz
- 2 Dacu
- 4 K. Pomares
- 7 A. Martinez
- 8 E. Vales
- 9 Cucu
- 10 G. Lopez
- 16 E. Izquierdo
- 18 J. Rubio
- 20 J. Teixeira
- 21 M. Garcia
Timeline
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25' Andorra Card · Yellow CardJoel Guillén
Foul
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33' Andorra Goal · Normal GoalM. San Nicolas · Assist: Albert Rosas
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41' Latvia Goal · Normal GoalD. Zelenkovs
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46' Latvia subst · Substitution 1Off: Raivis Andris Jurkovskis · On: Roberts Veips
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46' Latvia subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Šits · On: J. Ikaunieks
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46' Latvia subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Saveļjevs · On: Lūkass Vapne
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55' Latvia Goal · PenaltyV. Gutkovskis
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65' Latvia Var · Goal cancelledV. Gutkovskis
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68' Latvia Card · Yellow CardR. Savalnieks
Foul
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69' Andorra subst · Substitution 1Off: Albert Rosas · On: G. López
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69' Andorra subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Vales · On: João Teixeira
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75' Andorra subst · Substitution 3Off: Biel Borra · On: Cucu
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78' Andorra Goal · Normal GoalIan Olivera · Assist: G. López
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84' Andorra Card · Yellow CardChristian García
Foul
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87' Andorra subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Rodrigo Tapia · On: Dacu
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87' Latvia subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Zelenkovs · On: I. Pulis
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90'+2 Andorra Card · Yellow CardJoel Guillén
Foul
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90'+2 Andorra Card · Red CardJoel Guillén
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Latvia | Andorra |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 70% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 605 | 255 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | 1.52 | 0.47 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 517 | 178 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 4 |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ V. Gutkovskis's cancelled penalty goal at the 65th minute marked a turning point as it shifted the momentum back to Andorra.
- ▸ The red card to Joel Guillén in stoppage time had a significant impact, giving Latvia an advantage despite the final score being a draw.