Portugal - Croatia - 5 September 2024 UEFA Nations League - (2-1)

Portugal have a goal kick.

Croatia are coming forward and Igor Matanovic gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Free kick for Portugal in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Portugal goal kick.

Igor Matanovic of Croatia gets in a strike, but is off target.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Halil Umut Meler.

Vitinha (Portugal) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Pedro Goncalves.

Vitinha returns to the field for Portugal after picking up a slight injury.

The home team have replaced Cristiano Ronaldo with Diogo Jota. This is the fourth substitution made today by Roberto Martinez.

Vitinha is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Halil Umut Meler awards the home team a throw-in.

Corner awarded to Portugal.

Halil Umut Meler awards Portugal a goal kick.

Croatia attack but Igor Matanovic's header doesn't find the target.

Croatia push upfield and Igor Matanovic gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Portugal defence.

Portugal make their third substitution with Antonio Silva replacing Goncalo Inacio.

The away team replace Kristijan Jakic with Ivan Perisic.

Zlatko Dalic is making the team's fifth substitution at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica with Petar Sucic replacing Luka Modric.

Portugal have a goal kick.

In Lisbon Croatia attack through Igor Matanovic. The finish is off target, however.

Can Portugal capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Croatia's Luka Modric has been booked in Lisbon.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Lisbon.

Free kick for Croatia in the half of Portugal.

Throw-in for Portugal in their own half.

Throw-in for Portugal in the half of Croatia.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

The away team have replaced Mario Pasalic with Luka Sucic. This is the third substitution made today by Zlatko Dalic.

Portugal awarded a free kick in their own half.

Portugal pushes forward through Bruno Fernandes, whose finish on goal is saved.

Corner awarded to Portugal.

Croatia advance rapidly upfield but Halil Umut Meler blows for offside.

Portugal push upfield but Halil Umut Meler quickly pulls them for offside.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gets in a shot on goal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Portugal to take a throw-in in Croatia territory.

Igor Matanovic is replacing Martin Baturina for Croatia at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Throw-in for Portugal in the half of Croatia.

Portugal awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Bruno Fernandes is back on the pitch.

Bruno Fernandes is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Nuno Mendes for Portugal drives towards goal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Halil Umut Meler signals a free kick to Croatia in their own half.

Portugal have been awarded a corner by Halil Umut Meler.

Goal kick for Croatia at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Portugal's Vitinha breaks free at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Halil Umut Meler awards Croatia a goal kick.

Portugal's Joao Neves gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Portugal have been awarded a corner by Halil Umut Meler.

Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Duje Caleta-Car is replacing Marin Pongracic for the away team.

Roberto Martinez (Portugal) is making a second substitution, with Nelson Semedo replacing Pedro Neto.

Joao Neves is on a sub for Rafael Leao for Portugal.

Halil Umut Meler blows to end the first-half.

Free kick for Portugal in their own half.

Halil Umut Meler signals a Croatia throw-in in Portugal's half.

Halil Umut Meler signals a free kick to Croatia in their own half.

Throw-in Croatia.

Vitinha gets his shot on target but fails to score for Portugal.

Own goal in Lisbon! Diogo Dalot scores in his own net to make it 2-1.

Croatia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Nuno Mendes gets his shot on target but fails to score for Portugal.

Ball goes out of play for a Portugal goal kick.

Kristijan Jakic's header is off-target for Croatia.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

It's now 2-0 in Lisbon as Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal. That's a fine assist from Nuno Mendes.

Ball safe as Portugal is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Croatia in their own half.

Goal kick for Portugal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Halil Umut Meler.

In Lisbon Croatia drive forward through Andrej Kramaric. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Halil Umut Meler awards the away team a throw-in.

Portugal have a goal kick.

Croatia are pushing forward but Andrej Kramaric's finish is wide of the goal.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Halil Umut Meler.

Halil Umut Meler signals a throw-in for Croatia, close to Portugal's area.

Halil Umut Meler awards Croatia a goal kick.

Portugal are coming forward and Bruno Fernandes gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Corner awarded to Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal drives towards goal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Can Portugal capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Croatia's half?

Portugal are in shooting range from this free kick.

Can Portugal get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Croatia's half?

Free kick Croatia.

Croatia's Josko Gvardiol gets in a shot on goal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Ball goes out of play for a Portugal goal kick.

Luka Modric for Croatia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Lisbon.

Throw-in for Portugal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Halil Umut Meler.

Portugal awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Portugal take a 1-0 lead thanks to Diogo Dalot. Bruno Fernandes with an assist there.

Croatia needs to be cautious. Portugal have an attacking throw-in.

Portugal drives forward and Bruno Fernandes gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

In Lisbon a free kick has been awarded the home team.

In Lisbon, Croatia push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Portugal are whistled for offside.

Portugal scores 2.9 goals when playing at home and Croatia scores 1.43 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Portugal and Croatia is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Portugal and Croatia is 3.2.

Portugal scores 2 goals in a match against Croatia and Croatia scores 1.2 goals against Portugal (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Portugal won 3, Croatia won 1, 1 draws.

Portugal have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Croatia (in all competitions).

Portugal's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Croatia's.

When Croatia is down 1-0 away, they win 50% of their matches.

When Portugal is down 0-1 home, they win 33% of their matches.

When Croatia leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

When Portugal leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

On their last meeting Croatia won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Croatia.

Portugal wins 56% of halftimes, Croatia wins 46%.

Portugal wins 1st half in 56% of their matches, Croatia in 46% of their matches.

Portugal have not managed to score in their last 3 matches.

Croatia have a winning streak of 4 matches away from home.

During the last 8 meetings, Portugal have won 5 times, there have been 2 draws while Croatia have won 1 times. The goal difference is 15-6 in favour of Portugal.