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Croatia Secures Narrow Victory Over Faroe Islands in Tórshavn
Tórshavn, Streymoy – In a World Cup Qualification Europe match, Croatia edged out Faroe Islands at Tórsvøllur, though the scoreline didn’t fully reflect Croatia’s dominance. The game, officiated by Estonian referee Kristo Tohver, saw Croatia command possession with 74% compared to Faroe Islands’ 26%.
The sole goal of the match came in the 31st minute when A. Kramaric, assisted by A. Budimir, found the back of the net. Despite the lead, Croatia couldn’t extend it, even though they generated a total of 22 shots, with 6 on target and 8 off target. Faroe Islands attempted to respond with 6 shots, 3 of which were on target, but to no avail.
The match also featured intense play, reflected in the cards shown. G. Vatnhamar and O. Faero received yellow cards for Faroe Islands, while F. Ivanovic was cautioned for Croatia. Croatia accumulated 14 corners compared to Faroe Islands’ 3. Regarding fouls, Faroe Islands committed 11, surpassing Croatia’s 8. The encounter, part of the group stage of the 2024 season, leaves Croatia in a favorable position in their quest to qualify for the World Cup.
Substitutions croatia: at minute 51 B. Sosa came in and I. Perisic went out., at minute 51 A. Budimir came in and F. Ivanovic went out., at minute 65 M. Baturina came in and L. Modric went out., at minute 80 K. Jakic came in and I. Smolcic went out., at minute 80 M. Pasalic came in and M. Pasalic went out.
Substitutions faroe islands: at minute 68 V. Davidsen came in and M. Agnarsson went out., at minute 68 M. Olsen came in and J. S. Edmundsson went out., at minute 76 B. Hendriksson came in and G. D. Turi went out., at minute 76 A. Frederiksberg came in and J. Bjartalid went out., at minute 90 H. Sorensen came in and A. Justinussen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Faroe Islands
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Croatia
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