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Latvia edges out Faroe Islands in a tight match
Riga, September 10, 2024 – Latvia secured a narrow victory over the Faroe Islands in a UEFA Nations League match played at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. The only goal of the encounter came in the 64th minute through R. Varslavans, who capitalized on a precise pass from V. Gutkovskis to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
The match was closely contested, with both teams having opportunities to score. Latvia dominated possession with 54% compared to the Faroe Islands’ 46%. The Latvians registered 15 shots, 3 of them on target, while the Faroe Islands managed 9 shots, 2 of them on target.
Despite the loss, the Faroe Islands fought hard throughout the game. In the 90th minute, P. Petersen received a yellow card for a foul on a Latvian player.
With this win, Latvia accumulates three crucial points in their fight for group promotion, while the Faroe Islands remain with zero points.
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Substitutions faroe islands: at minute 46 M. Mikkelsen came in and J. S. Edmundsson went out., at minute 46 A. Justinussen came in and S. Vatnhamar went out., at minute 83 K. Olsen came in and R. Joensen went out., at minute 83 P. Petersen came in and M. Olsen went out., at minute 83 P. Knudsen came in and J. Danielsen went out.
Substitutions latvia: at minute 72 R. Uldrikis came in and V. Gutkovskis went out., at minute 80 L. Vapne came in and D. Zelenkovs went out., at minute 80 D. Melniks came in and R. Varslavans went out., at minute 90 A. Jaunzems came in and J. Ikaunieks went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Latvia
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Faroe Islands
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