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3 - 0
 
  Croatia (FT)' Wales  
 
Match ID : 85215
Date : 28/03/2025 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Croatia Stadium
Weather Forecast : Warm
Attendance : 71266
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Croatia and Wales

3'   Njegosav Pavlović played a lovely ball for Vukosav Marušić, Constant Moses missed his interception.
  Vukosav Marušić put a low cross past Reid Raynerson in to the far post .
  The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Dobroslav Mihailović, Thane Starr failed to charge down the shot.
  Jae Horsfall punched the ball clear.

4'   Borko Radić looked destined to score from long range but he was denied space by Happy Eads.

5'   Njegosav Pavlović tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

6'   Constant Moses got past Dobroslav Mihailović.
  Constant Moses tried to send in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Borko Radić.

7'   Njegosav Pavlović aimed the corner for the near post.
  Brad Norris jumped with Rudolf Petrović and won the ball, then headed clear the danger.

9'   Dobroslav Mihailović span past Happy Eads.
  Dobroslav Mihailović tried to dribble past Constant Moses but failed.

11'   Borko Radić skipped easily past the challenge of Constant Moses.
  Borko Radić showed Happy Eads a clean set of heels.
  Borko Radić put a low cross in to the near post, Constant Moses couldn't cut out the pass.
  Marko Tomčić immediately blasted the ball towards the top corner before Brad Norris could clear it away.
  But Marko Tomčić sent the ball high into the stands ... It was an unbelievable miss.

12'   Njegosav Pavlović sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

14'   Njegosav Pavlović passed the ball perfectly to Vukosav Marušić, Thane Starr tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Vukosav Marušić tried to supply a low cross but his possession was lost through a tackle by Reid Raynerson.

15'   Njegosav Pavlović played a perfect pass for Zdenko Vlasić, the ball was picked up by Zdenko Vlasić before Happy Eads could cut it out.
  Zdenko Vlasić passed a long ball past Reid Raynerson into the area.
  Predrag Franić had reached the ball before Brad Norris and swiftly struck it at goal.
  The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

16'   Stjepan Franić tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Richie Holt.

18'   Dusty Benbow played a great ball for Richie Holt, the ball was picked up by Richie Holt before Srećko Bogdanović could reach it.
  Richie Holt made a pass to Thane Starr, Thane Starr trapped the ball nicely before Marko Tomčić could cut it out.
  Thane Starr tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Srećko Bogdanović.

19'   Marko Tomčić tried to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Richie Holt.

20'   Dusty Benbow made good use of the scissors dribble. As Marko Tomčić lost his balance, Dusty Benbow dribbled past Marko Tomčić.
  Dusty Benbow played a perfect pass for Emmet Starr, the ball was picked up by Emmet Starr before Srećko Bogdanović could intercept.
  Emmet Starr struck the ball with fury but Stjepan Franić cleared the ball to safety.

21'   Richie Holt kicked the ball through Srećko Bogdanović'legs to Dusty Benbow !!!
  Dusty Benbow hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Marko Tomčić couldn't reach it.
  Well held by Zlatan Bogdanić.

22'   Reid Raynerson took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

23'   Emmet Starr aimed the corner for the near post.
  Dusty Benbow performed a glancing header for the goal but Zdenko Vlasić headed the ball to safety.

25'   Njegosav Pavlović swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

27'   Njegosav Pavlović went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

28'   Marko Tomčić delivered the ball to Srećko Bogdanović, Srećko Bogdanović took possession of the ball before Richie Holt could intercept.
  Srećko Bogdanović played it confidently past Dusty Benbow.
  Srećko Bogdanović passed the ball to Rudolf Petrović, Rudolf Petrović took possession of the ball before Richie Holt could reach it.
  Rudolf Petrović shot with an overhead kick but Thane Starr charged down the shot.

29'   Srećko Bogdanović twisted past Dusty Benbow.
  Srećko Bogdanović jinked past Richie Holt.
  From out wide, Srećko Bogdanović fired in a curving shot at goal past Brad Norris.
  Jae Horsfall did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

30' Nediljko Vukoja finished his warm up and replaced Vukosav Marušić.
tried a tactical change.
Dmitar Tomčić on for Srećko Bogdanović.
  Marko Tomčić tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Constant Moses made a great interception.

32'   Nediljko Vukoja delivered the ball to Borko Radić, Happy Eads couldn't cut it.
  Borko Radić passed the ball perfectly to Nediljko Vukoja, Constant Moses couldn't cut it.
  Nediljko Vukoja tried to dart past Happy Eads but Happy Eads block tackled Nediljko Vukoja.

33'   Predrag Franić sent over the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

34'   Marko Tomčić sprinted to escape from Richie Holt.
  Marko Tomčić moved the ball forward for Borko Radić, Borko Radić trapped the ball nicely before Dusty Benbow could cut it out.
  Borko Radić made space for himself and fired in a curving shot at goal. Thane Starr approached too late to block it.
  Jae Horsfall was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Borko Radić scored an excellent goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Croatia 1 - 0 Wales

35'   Borko Radić made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Happy Eads.

37'   Dobroslav Mihailović faked a shot before cutting Constant Moses in a different direction.
  Dobroslav Mihailović tried to send in a float cross but Happy Eads found himself in the way of the ball.

39'   Nediljko Vukoja made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Happy Eads.

40'   Nediljko Vukoja hit the ball forward to Borko Radić, Borko Radić trapped the ball nicely before Constant Moses could cut it out.
  Happy Eads was outmuscled by Borko Radić.
  Borko Radić got the float cross in from the wing, Constant Moses couldn't cut it.
  Rudolf Petrović out-jumped Brad Norris, then headed it across the goal.
  Rudolf Petrović left Jae Horsfall with an easy save.

41'   Marko Tomčić played the ball to Borko Radić's feet, Emmet Starr failed to intercept the pass.
  Borko Radić showed Richie Holt a clean set of heels.
  Borko Radić played a great ball for Rudolf Petrović, Rudolf Petrović took it in his stride before Dusty Benbow could reach it.
  Rudolf Petrović fired in a shot at goal but Thane Starr charged down the shot.

43'   Njegosav Pavlović whipped in the corner.
  Predrag Franić challenged Thane Starr for a heading, then headed it across the goal.
  Predrag Franić got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

44'   Nediljko Vukoja tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Happy Eads made a great interception.


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The referee blew for the end of the half which Wales were unfortunate to go in behind.Croatia had 65% possession in the match, while Wales had 35%.
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46'   Marko Tomčić skipped easily past Richie Holt.
  Marko Tomčić fed the ball forward to Borko Radić, Dusty Benbow failed to intercept the pass.
  Borko Radić played a lovely ball for Dmitar Tomčić, Dmitar Tomčić trapped the ball nicely before Brad Norris could intercept.
  Dmitar Tomčić got free in the penalty area and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Thane Starr approached too late to clear the danger.
  Jae Horsfall watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a terrible miss.

47'   Nediljko Vukoja tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Happy Eads.

49'   Marko Tomčić dribbled past Richie Holt.
  Marko Tomčić knocked a lovely ball for Rudolf Petrović, Rudolf Petrović trapped the ball nicely before Dusty Benbow could reach it.
  Rudolf Petrović made space for himself and had a crack at goal. Brad Norris approached too late to block it.
  Rudolf Petrović left Jae Horsfall with a simple save.

50'   Marko Tomčić played a wonderful ball for Dmitar Tomčić, Reid Raynerson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Dmitar Tomčić hit it high to Predrag Franić, Richie Holt tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Predrag Franić found himself in some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Brad Norris wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  Brilliant saved by Jae Horsfall.

51'   Nediljko Vukoja dribbled past Happy Eads.
  Nediljko Vukoja tried to centre the ball but Constant Moses cut out the cross.

52'   Nediljko Vukoja tried to skip past the challenge of Emmet Starr but Emmet Starr blocked Nediljko Vukoja in a good, clean tackle.

53'   Borko Radić sprinted to escape from Happy Eads.
  The float cross came in from Borko Radić on the wing, Constant Moses couldn't cut out the pass.
  Marko Tomčić climbed above Thane Starr, then headed it across the goal.
  But Marko Tomčić sent it wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

56'   Njegosav Pavlović swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

57'   Nediljko Vukoja tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Happy Eads.

58'   Nediljko Vukoja passed along the floor for Borko Radić to pick it up, Borko Radić took it in his stride before Happy Eads could intercept.
  Borko Radić tried to cross the ball low but Constant Moses blocked it.

60' Krešimir Stojanović came on to replace Rudolf Petrović.
changed their tactics.
  Zdenko Vlasić found a chance to score from long range but he was tackled by Richie Holt.

62'   Njegosav Pavlović stepped up and drifted the corner in.
  Dmitar Tomčić got above Brad Norris to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.
  Borko Radić found a gap and aimed for the top corner. Thane Starr approached too late to block it.
  Jae Horsfall did well to tip it over the bar.

63'   Dusty Benbow block tackled Dmitar Tomčić before Dmitar Tomčić could pass the ball.

64'   Njegosav Pavlović took the ball past Reid Raynerson.
  Njegosav Pavlović sent in a low cross, Buddy Woodcock stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Krešimir Stojanović got a shot in on the volley but Brad Norris removed the danger.

65'   Marko Tomčić attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Richie Holt intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

70'   Marko Tomčić knocked a lovely ball for Zdenko Vlasić, Zdenko Vlasić took possession of the ball before Dusty Benbow could cut it out.
  Zdenko Vlasić hit the ball forward to Krešimir Stojanović, Krešimir Stojanović picked up on the ball before Richie Holt could reach it.
  Krešimir Stojanović found a chance to score but he couldn't withstand Thane Starr's pressure.

72'   Njegosav Pavlović aimed the corner for the near post.
  Zdenko Vlasić had the beating in the air of Brad Norris, then made an attacking header.
  But it went just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

73'   Njegosav Pavlović tried to dribble past Reid Raynerson but Reid Raynerson cleanly tackled the ball.

75' changed their tactics.
  Njegosav Pavlović took the corner to the edge of the area.
  Krešimir Stojanović jumped with Thane Starr and won the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.
  Jae Horsfall had gone walkabout ... Krešimir Stojanović scored !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Croatia 2 - 0 Wales

76'   Njegosav Pavlović made a good pass to Zdenko Vlasić, the ball was picked up by Zdenko Vlasić before Reid Raynerson could intercept.
  Zdenko Vlasić got past Buddy Woodcock with ease.
  Zdenko Vlasić squared the ball, Reid Raynerson couldn't cut out the pass.
  Borko Radić moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards, Thane Starr approached too late to block it.
  Jae Horsfall need faster reflex to save it ... Borko Radić capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Croatia 3 - 0 Wales

77'   Dusty Benbow tried to twist past Dmitar Tomčić but Dmitar Tomčić denied.

78'   Nediljko Vukoja sprinted to escape from Happy Eads.
  Nediljko Vukoja tried to skip past Constant Moses but Nediljko Vukoja lost the ball to Constant Moses's block tackle.

79'   Dobroslav Mihailović tried to pass the ball forward but Happy Eads intercepted but couldn't control.

80'   Njegosav Pavlović tried to pass the ball forward but Reid Raynerson closed in and intercepted the ball.

81'   Marko Tomčić got past Reid Raynerson with ease.
  Marko Tomčić turned on the ball to leave Buddy Woodcock standing.
  Marko Tomčić played a great ball for Zdenko Vlasić, Thane Starr tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Zdenko Vlasić escaped from the challenge of Brad Norris and drove the ball at goal.
  But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Zdenko Vlasić. He looked like he was short of match practice.

82'   Njegosav Pavlović sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

83'   Marko Tomčić passed along the floor for Dmitar Tomčić to pick it up, Dmitar Tomčić latched onto the ball before Richie Holt could intercept.
  Dmitar Tomčić tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Dusty Benbow.

84'   Nediljko Vukoja tried to score from long range but Constant Moses gave him no space to manoeuvre.

85'   Happy Eads kicked the ball through Dobroslav Mihailović'legs to Brad Norris !!!
  Brad Norris tried to twist past Borko Radić but Borko Radić dispossessed Brad Norris.

86'   Marko Tomčić jinked past Richie Holt.
  Marko Tomčić tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Dusty Benbow read the game well to intercept the ball.

87'   Njegosav Pavlović played a wonderful ball for Zdenko Vlasić, Zdenko Vlasić took it in his stride before Reid Raynerson could intercept.
  Zdenko Vlasić had the pace to beat Buddy Woodcock.
  Zdenko Vlasić smashed the ball towards the top corner but Brad Norris made the clearance.

89'   Dobroslav Mihailović tried to play a long ball but Buddy Woodcock intercepted the pass.

90'   Nediljko Vukoja tried to twist past Happy Eads but Happy Eads blocked Nediljko Vukoja in a good, clean tackle.

91'   Nediljko Vukoja darted past Happy Eads.
  Nediljko Vukoja put a low cross in to the near post, Constant Moses couldn't reach it.
  Njegosav Pavlović let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but Brad Norris blocked the shot.


End Match Croatia 3 - 0 Wales
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Very Standing
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Shorter
 Creative Freedom   More Disciplined
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Easy
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Drill Crosses
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Rarely
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   Normal
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Default
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Croatia Wales     
Shots 17
1
Shots on target 9
1
Long shots 0
1
Possession 68%
32%
Corners 11
2
Offside 0
0

Goals      Croatia Wales     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
1
0
from Long shots 0
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 1
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Croatia   Wales     
Nothing
Philosophy
Nothing
Nothing
Creative Freedom
Nothing
 
Closing Down
Nothing
 
Marking
Nothing
Nothing
Roaming
Nothing
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Zlatan Bogdanić 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DR Dobroslav Mihailović (C) 92 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 6
DC Stjepan Franić 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8
DL Zdenko Vlasić 92 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 9
MR Borko Radić * 92 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 6 2 10
MC Srećko Bogdanović 30 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 8
AMR Vukosav Marušić 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6
AMC Marko Tomčić 92 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 9 4 9
AML Njegosav Pavlović 92 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 11 7 8
FC Predrag Franić 92 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
FC Rudolf Petrović 60 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
SUB Krešimir Stojanović 32 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
SUB Dmitar Tomčić 62 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 7
SUB Nediljko Vukoja 62 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 4 5 7
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Jae Horsfall 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DR Reid Raynerson (C) 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
DC Brad Norris 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4
DC Thane Starr 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
DL Happy Eads 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6
MR Buddy Woodcock 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
MC Dusty Benbow 92 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 5
MC Richie Holt 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5
ML Constant Moses 92 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5
FC Emmet Starr 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
FC Garnett Stafford 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
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