FIFA International Friendlies

Croatia

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Croatia beat Slovenia
Slovenia 1 – 2 Croatia
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Match Details

Stadion Andjelko Herjavec (Varazdin) · 8,800 fans

Line Score

12T
CRO 02 2
SVN 01 1

Match Leaders

Slovenia
  • AS Andraz Sporar — 1Goals
  • DS Danijel Sturm — 4Total Shots
  • JO Jan Oblak — 4Saves
  • VD Vanja Drkusic — 19Defensive Interventions
  • SL Sandi Lovric — 37Accurate Passes
Croatia
  • LM Luka Modric — 1Goals
  • IM Igor Matanovic — 5Total Shots
  • DL Dominik Livakovic — 3Saves
  • JS Josip Stanisic — 12Defensive Interventions
  • ME Martin Erlic — 65Accurate Passes

Key Events

90'+3'Goal! Croatia 2, Slovenia 1. Mario Pasalic (Croatia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Josip Stanisic with a headed pass.
89'Substitution, Slovenia. David Zec replaces Vanja Drkusic.
83'Goal! Croatia 1, Slovenia 1. Andraz Sporar (Slovenia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
82'Substitution, Croatia. Josip Sutalo replaces Martin Erlic.
65'Substitution, Croatia. Luka Sucic replaces Marco Pasalic.
65'Substitution, Croatia. Nikola Vlasic replaces Ivan Perisic.
64'Substitution, Slovenia. Aljosa Matko replaces Tjas Begic.
64'Substitution, Slovenia. Andraz Sporar replaces Zan Vipotnik.
64'Substitution, Slovenia. David Brekalo replaces Jaka Bijol.
58'Substitution, Croatia. Mario Pasalic replaces Luka Modric.
51'Goal! Croatia 1, Slovenia 0. Luka Modric (Croatia) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ivan Perisic following a fast break.
45'Substitution, Croatia. Petar Sucic replaces Mateo Kovacic.
45'Substitution, Croatia. Martin Baturina replaces Andrej Kramaric.
45'Substitution, Croatia. Igor Matanovic replaces Ante Budimir.
16'Substitution, Slovenia. Srdjan Kuzmic replaces Zan Karnicnik because of an injury.

Team Stats

SloveniaCroatia
General
33.1 Possession % 66.9
13 Shots 22
4 On Target 6
0 Offsides 0
4 Corners 8
11 Fouls 5
Passing & Defense
239 Passes Completed 553
6 Crosses Won 10
4 Tackles Won 8
5 Interceptions 8
33 Clearances 17
Discipline
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
4 Saves 3

Recent Form

Croatia W W W L L
Slovenia L D L W D

Starting Lineups

Croatia

  1. DL #1 Dominik LivakovicG
  2. MP #3 Marin PongracicCD-L
  3. ME #25 Martin ErlicCD-R
  4. JG #4 Josko GvardiolLB
  5. JS #2 Josip StanisicRB
  6. AK #9 Andrej KramaricAM
  7. MK #8 Mateo KovacicLM
  8. LM #10 Luka ModricRM
  9. AB #11 Ante BudimirF
  10. IP #14 Ivan PerisicAM-L
  11. MP #24 Marco PasalicAM-R

Slovenia

  1. JO #1 Jan OblakG
  2. JB #6 Jaka BijolCD
  3. VD #21 Vanja DrkusicCD-L
  4. MR #4 Marcel RatnikCD-R
  5. EJ #13 Erik JanzaLB
  6. ZK #2 Zan KarnicnikRB
  7. SL #8 Sandi LovricCM-L
  8. AG #22 Adam Gnezda CerinCM-R
  9. DS #15 Danijel SturmLM
  10. TB #11 Tjas BegicRM
  11. ZV #18 Zan VipotnikF

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News

Martínez says there was no ‘lucky call’ after record four goals ruled out in Portugal win
· The Guardian
‘The balls have a chip in them – it is clear why VAR intervened’ Croatia manager Dalic says ‘emotions have been literally killed’ Roberto Martínez commended the numerous video assistant referee interventions that helped…
Portugal 2-1 Croatia: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened
· The Guardian
Gonçalo Ramos scored to set up a last-16 clash with Spain as Croatia’s hearts were broken when VAR ruled their late equaliser offside 1 min: Croatia in blue, Portugal in white. Weather and ref
Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia
· The Guardian
Rafael Leão dropped to his knees. His cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos to take Portugal to the last 16 of the World Cup. Leão’s expression was not one of delight, but relief. Billed as the last…
Modric and Ronaldo reunited at World Cup as Croatia aim to snap Portugal’s streak
· The Guardian
Two of international football’s 200 club have had parallel careers with their countries, but will this be their last meeting? Can you remember what you were doing on 1 March 2006? Perhaps you were at Anfield,…
Croatia 2-1 Ghana: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
· The Guardian
Croatia secured second place in the group thanks to a late Nikola Vlasic winner against Ghana It’s a touch damp. The players have arrived!

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