Match report

Faroe Islands Stun Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup Qualification

Faroe Islands

2–1

Czech Republic

Oct 12, 2025

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Oct 12, 2025 · FT

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The Faroe Islands created a significant upset as they stunned the Czech Republic with a 2-1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. This result was a testament to the Faroe Islands' resilience and tactical prowess. Czech Republic's Ladislav Krejčí was issued a yellow card early in the game, but it was the Faroe Islands who capitalized on their opportunities. With goals from H. Sørensen and M. Agnarsson, the home team secured a morale-boosting win. Despite A. Karabec's goal for Cze

Key Facts

• Final Score: Faroe Islands 2–1 Czech Republic
• Goal Scorers: H. Sørensen (67'), M. Agnarsson (81') for Faroe Islands; A. Karabec (78') for Czech Republic
• Yellow Cards: Ladislav Krejčí (Czech Republic), Andrias Edmundsson, V. Davidsen, J. Danielsen (Faroe Islands)
• Substitutions: Multiple key substitutions made by both teams, notably M. Agnarsson coming on and scoring for Faroe Islands

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
21 G. D. Turi (M)
3 V. Davidsen (M)
11 A. Frederiksberg
14 J. S. Edmundsson (F)
20 H. Sorensen (F)

Substitutes

12 B. Mork
23 B. Reynatrod
4 A. Svensson
6 N. Mneney
7 J. Bjartalid
9 P. Klettskard
10 M. Olsen
13 M. Agnarsson
17 A. Justinussen
18 P. Knudsen
19 J. Benjaminsen
22 J. Andreasen

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)
3 V. Jemelka (D)
12 L. Cerv (M)
22 T. Soucek (M)
18 V. Cerny (M)
15 P. Sulc (M)
9 V. Kusej (M)
10 M. Vydra (F)

Substitutes

1 M. Jedlicka
23 L. Hornicek
2 M. Beran
4 R. Hranac
8 M. Sadilek
11 J. Chramosta
13 O. Lingr
14 L. Provod
17 D. Jurasek
19 T. Chory
20 A. Karabec
21 A. Kral

Timeline

32' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card

Ladislav Krejčí

Foul
46' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Vydra · On: T. Chory
46' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2

Off: V. Kusej · On: A. Karabec
52' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card

Andrias Edmundsson

Foul
55' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Edmundsson · On: M. Olsen
55' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2

Off: B. Hendriksson · On: Jákup Biskopstø Andreasen
60' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card

V. Davidsen

Foul
60' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3

Off: Lukáš Červ · On: Michal Beran
67' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal Goal

H. Sørensen · Assist: Jákup Biskopstø Andreasen
70' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 4

Off: P. Sulc · On: L. Provod
78' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal

A. Karabec · Assist: T. Chory
80' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Frederiksberg · On: J. Bjartalid
80' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4

Off: H. Sørensen · On: M. Agnarsson
81' Faroe Islands Goal · Normal Goal

M. Agnarsson
85' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5

Off: G. D. Turi · On: N. Mneney
86' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card

J. Danielsen

Foul
87' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 5

Off: V. Cerny · On: J. Chramosta

Match Stats

Stat	Faroe Islands	Czech Republic
Fouls	10	13
Pass Accuracy	73%	82%
Offsides	0	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	6	14
Corners	1	7
Total Passes	342	562
Yellow Cards	3	1
Blocked Shots	2	7
Shots on Target	3	1
xG	0.39	1.84
Shots off Target	1	6
Possession	37%	63%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	248	463
Shots Inside Box	4	10
Saves	0	1
Shots Outside Box	2	4

Key Match Notes

▸ H. Sørensen's goal in the 67th minute gave Faroe Islands the lead and a significant psychological advantage over the Czech Republic.
▸ M. Agnarsson's late goal in the 81st minute sealed the victory for the Faroe Islands, despite A. Karabec's effort to level the score in the 78th minute.