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Czech Republic and Croatia Draw in a Hard-Fought Match in Prague
Prague, October 9, 2025 – The Czech Republic and Croatia played to a draw in a tense and tactical match held at the Fortuna Arena, valid for the European World Cup qualifying group stage. The match, refereed by France’s François Letexier, ended with a score that reflects the parity in the game.
Croatia dominated possession with 57%, seeking to impose their game, but the Czech Republic proved solid in defense and dangerous in quick transitions. Despite Croatian control, both teams struggled to generate clear scoring opportunities. Croatia recorded nine shot attempts, of which only two were directed at the goal, while the Czech Republic attempted eleven shots, also with two on target.
The match was characterized by physical play, with a total of 24 fouls committed between both teams. The referee showed two yellow cards, both to Croatian players (Sucic and Kramaric), while no Czech player was cautioned. Both teams generated set-piece opportunities, with Croatia earning six corner kicks and the Czech Republic five. Although the match had moments of intensity, the defensive solidity of both teams prevented the deadlock from being broken.
Substitutions croatia: at minute 62 M. Pasalic came in and F. Ivanovic went out., at minute 62 A. Budimir came in and M. Pasalic went out., at minute 78 I. Perisic came in and T. Fruk went out.
Substitutions czech republic: at minute 62 V. Kusej came in and M. Vydra went out., at minute 76 L. Provod came in and V. Cerny went out., at minute 76 P. Sulc came in and O. Lingr went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Czech Republic
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Croatia
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