An epic showdown between Portugal and Croatia, ending in a thrilling 1-1 draw, but with one twist—no Cristiano Ronaldo! 🔥 Despite his absence, the game was full of intensity, dramatic moments, and unforgettable goals. Watch all the highlights from this action-packed match as Portugal and Croatia battle it out on the field with plenty of surprises and standout performances.
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👉 No Ronaldo, No Problem: Portugal and Croatia deliver an unforgettable spectacle without the CR7 magic!
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the two teams met on November 18, 2024, at the Stadion Poljud in Split, Croatia, in a UEFA Nations League Group A1 match. Here’s a summary of the game:
Score: Croatia 1-1 Portugal
Goals:
Joao Felix (Portugal) – 33’ (assisted by Vitinha)
Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) – 66’ (unassisted)
Key Stats:
Croatia: 15 shots, 9 shots on target, 2.05 expected goals, 43% possession, 447 passes
Portugal: 12 shots, 5 shots on target, 1.57 expected goals, 57% possession, 608 passes
Lineups:
Croatia (3-4-3):
Dominik Livakovic (GK)
Josip Sutalo, 5. Duje Caleta-Car, 4. Josko Gvardiol
Ivan Perisic (21. Luka Sucic), 10. Luka Modric, 8. Mateo Kovacic (15. Mario Pasilic), 19. Borna Sosa (2. Kristijan Jakic)
Andrej Kramaric, 22. Igor Matanovic (11. Ante Budimir), 16. Martin Baturina
Portugal (3-5-2):
Jose Sa (GK)
Nelson Semedo, 3. Tomas Araujo (Tiago Djalo), 13. Renato Veiga
Joao Cancelo, 15. Joao Neves, 23. Vitinha, 16. Otavio (21. Francisco Conceicao), 19. Nuno Mendes
Joao Felix, 17. Rafael Leao (11. Fabio Silva)
Notable Events:
Joao Felix opened the scoring for Portugal with a brilliant finish from Vitinha’s long pass.
Croatia struggled to create clear-cut chances until Josko Gvardiol equalized with a header in the 66th minute.
Portugal’s Rafael Leao was a constant threat, creating several scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Croatia’s Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic were instrumental in their team’s comeback, providing crucial passes and runs.
Conclusion:
The match ended 1-1, with both teams securing a point. Croatia’s draw ensured their qualification for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, while Portugal, already assured of their group win, rested several key players, including Cristiano Ronaldo. The game was an entertaining and competitive affair, with both teams creating chances and showcasing their attacking prowess.
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