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Portugal Edges Out Croatia in Thrilling UEFA Nations League Encounter
Split, Croatia – Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia in a captivating match at Stadion Poljud in Split, concluding the sixth round of the 2024 UEFA Nations League, League A. Italian referee Davide Massa oversaw the intense encounter, which featured numerous scoring opportunities for both sides.
Joao Felix put Portugal ahead in the 33rd minute with a fine goal, assisted by Vitinha. Croatia responded in the 65th minute with a goal from Josko Gvardiol, assisted by Kristijan Jakić, following a VAR review that initially disallowed the goal for offside. Portugal held on to its narrow lead in the remaining minutes.
Portugal controlled possession (59%) and created more scoring chances (10 shots, 4 on target), while Croatia proved efficient with their limited opportunities (7 shots, 3 on target). Both teams had 4 corner kicks. Portugal finished the game with two yellow cards, while Croatia received none.
Substitutions croatia: at minute 46 M. Pasalic came in and M. Kovacic went out., at minute 46 K. Jakic came in and B. Sosa went out., at minute 58 L. Sucic came in and I. Perisic went out., at minute 63 A. Budimir came in and I. Matanovic went out., at minute 78 N. Moro came in and L. Modric went out.
Substitutions portugal: at minute 63 T. Djalo came in and T. Araujo went out., at minute 71 F. Silva came in and R. Leao went out., at minute 71 F. Conceicao came in and Otavio went out., at minute 80 D. Dalot came in and N. Mendes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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