Match report

Croatia Defeats Gibraltar 3-0 in World Cup Qualification

Croatia
Croatia
3–0
FT
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Oct 12, 2025

Croatia decisively defeated Gibraltar 3-0 in a World Cup Qualification match on 2025-10-12. Goals from T. Fruk, L. Sucic, and M. Erlic secured the three points for Croatia as they maintained their strong form in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Croatia 3-0 Gibraltar in World Cup Qualification
  • • T. Fruk scored the first goal for Croatia at the 30th minute, assisted by Marco Pašalić
  • • L. Sucic extended the lead to 2-0 in the 78th minute
  • • M. Erlic sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by L. Majer
  • • Gibraltar made several substitutions but couldn't find a way past the Croatian defense

Lineups

Croatia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 22 M. Pasalic (D)
  • 3 M. Pongracic (D)
  • 5 M. Erlic (D)
  • 6 D. Bradaric (D)
  • 13 N. Moro (M)
  • 8 M. Kovacic (M)
  • 7 L. Majer (M)
  • 16 M. Baturina (M)
  • 19 T. Fruk (M)
  • 20 F. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Livakovic
  • 23 I. Ivusic
  • 2 I. Smolcic
  • 4 J. Gvardiol
  • 9 A. Kramaric
  • 10 L. Modric
  • 11 A. Budimir
  • 14 I. Perisic
  • 15 M. Pasalic
  • 17 P. Sucic
  • 18 K. Jakic
  • 21 L. Sucic

Gibraltar

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Hankins
  • 3 E. Jolley (D)
  • 14 K. Ronan (D)
  • 6 B. Lopes (D)
  • 5 L. Annesley (D)
  • 2 J. Valarino (D)
  • 8 J. Scanlon (M)
  • 4 D. Bent (M)
  • 16 J. Perera (M)
  • 11 C. Richards
  • 7 T. De Barr (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Banda
  • 13 V. Huart
  • 10 J. Del Rio
  • 12 D. Borge
  • 15 A. Mouelhi
  • 17 K. Ronco
  • 18 K. Clinton
  • 19 L. Jessop
  • 20 J. Vinet
  • 21 K. Mauro
  • 22 E. De Haro

Timeline

  1. Croatia
    30' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Fruk · Assist: Marco Pašalić
  2. Croatia
    46' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Moro · On: L. Sucic
  3. Croatia
    60' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marin Pongračić · On: J. Gvardiol
  4. Gibraltar
    67' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jeremy Perera · On: K. Clinton
  5. Croatia
    69' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ivanovic · On: A. Kramaric
  6. Croatia
    69' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: L. Modrić
  7. Croatia
    69' Croatia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Baturina · On: Ivan Perišić
  8. Croatia
    78' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sucic
  9. Gibraltar
    88' Gibraltar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Annesley · On: A. Mouelhi
  10. Gibraltar
    90'+3 Gibraltar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. De Barr · On: Julian Del Rio
  11. Gibraltar
    90'+3 Gibraltar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Scanlon · On: L. Jessop
  12. Croatia
    90' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Erlic · Assist: L. Majer

Match Stats

Stat Croatia Gibraltar
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 56%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 1
Corners 18 0
Total Passes 613 162
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 10 0
xG 3.98 0.01
Shots off Target 14 1
Possession 80% 20%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 545 91
Shots Inside Box 22 0
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by T. Fruk in the 30th minute set the tone for Croatia, putting pressure on Gibraltar from the start
  • ▸ The second goal by L. Sucic in the 78th minute effectively ended Gibraltar's hopes, securing Croatia's dominance in the match