Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Iceland vs Croatia

Iceland vs Croatia ended 1-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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World Cup 2018-06-26 18:00 Rostov Arena Group Stage - 3
Full Time
Iceland

Iceland

G. Sigurðsson76'
1 - 2
Final score
Croatia

Croatia

53'M. Badelj
90'I. Perišić
Team pageIceland CompetitionWorld Cup Team pageCroatia
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Croatia beat Iceland 2-1.

Goals: M. Badelj (Croatia, 53'), G. Sigurðsson (Iceland, 76'), I. Perišić (Croatia, 90').

Iceland had 38% possession to Croatia's 62%, with 16.00 shots to 14.00.

M. Badelj (Croatia) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

14'
Marko PjacaYellow Card
Croatia
53'
M. BadeljNormal Goal
Croatia
59'
Emil HallfreðssonYellow Card
Iceland
64'
Alfreð FinnbogasonYellow Card
Iceland
65'
Out: L. ModrićIn: F. Bradarić
Croatia
69'
Out: M. PjacaIn: D. Lovren
Croatia
71'
Out: R. SigurðssonIn: B. Sigurðarson
Iceland
76'
G. SigurðssonPenalty
Iceland
82'
Out: M. KovačićIn: I. Rakitić
Croatia
83'
Tin JedvajYellow Card
Croatia
84'
Birkir Már SævarssonYellow Card
Iceland
85'
Out: A. FinnbogasonIn: A. Guðmundsson
Iceland
90'
Out: B. BjarnasonIn: A. Traustason
Iceland
90'
I. PerišićM. Badelj
Croatia
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Iceland
Statistic
Croatia
38%
Possession
62%
16
Total Shots
14
6
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
8
2
Blocked Shots
4
12
Shots Inside Box
4
4
Shots Outside Box
10
10
Corners
5
1
Offsides
2
10
Fouls
11
3
Yellow Cards
2
314
Total Passes
518
226
Accurate Passes
447
0
Goalkeeper Saves
5
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
M. Badelj
Croatia

M. Badelj

Rating 8.5 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 1 shots on target

5
Croatia

L. Modrić

Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

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