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22/09/2032, Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland, Live on National TV
World Cup Qual, G1
Finland Vs Croatia

Finland play in a 4-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: E Toivenen (GK) , J Kivisto (CB) , J Laituri (CB) , P Niemela (RB) , E Kivivuori (LB) , E Pokka (CM) , S Kantee (CM) , E Lehtinen (CAM) , E Ojanen (RM) , J Koskinen (LM) , J Mallat (ST) And the subs are: K Raty (CB) , J Wallo (CB) , A Holappa (CM) , S Laatikainen (CM) , A Karppanen (ST)

Croatia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Vukasović (GK) , A Hrgović (CB) , J Dukarić (CB) , L Maričić (RB) , D Jurčević (LB) , J Balen (CDM) , V Martinčić (CAM) , M Orešković (RM) , D Vlah (LM) , K Sever (ST) , N Domitrović (ST) And the subs are: M Škobelj (CB) , M Radojčić (CB) , B Hrončić (CM) , D Begović (CM) , H Banovac (ST)
Welcome to Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland where Finland will face Croatia.  This is a group stage match of the World Cup Qual.  The attendance is 36000.

1' - Finland kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Petteri Niemela plays the ball to Eliel Kivivuori.  Eliel Kivivuori passes to Seppo Kantee.  Seppo Kantee sees Esaias Pokka making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Esaias Pokka takes the ball.  Esaias Pokka tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

6' - Hrvoje Vukasović hits the ball long to Alojzije Hrgović.  Alojzije Hrgović sees Nenad Domitrović making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

8' - Esaias Pokka plays a long ball to Seppo Kantee.  Vjeko Martinčić dispossesses Seppo Kantee and the ball goes loose.  Esaias Pokka attempts to beat Janko Dukarić using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

10' - Alojzije Hrgović spots a run from Vjeko Martinčić.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Vjeko Martinčić is caught offside!  

13' - Kruno Sever fires a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Croatia.  Dinko Jurčević gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Milorad Orešković.  Milorad Orešković directs a header towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

16' - Eerikki Toivenen plays a long ball to Petteri Niemela.  Petteri Niemela spots a run from Eljas Lehtinen.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Eljas Lehtinen runs on to the ball.  Eljas Lehtinen attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

19' - Hrvoje Vukasović passes a long ball to Dinko Jurčević.  With a turn of pace, Dinko Jurčević beats Juhani Laituri.  

20' - Dinko Jurčević spots a run from Kruno Sever.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

23' - Esaias Pokka plays a long pass to Petteri Niemela.  Petteri Niemela slides the ball to Eliel Ojanen.  Eliel Ojanen attempts to use his skills to beat Jakša Balen, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

26' - Jakša Balen plays the ball to Janko Dukarić.  Esaias Pokka tackles Janko Dukarić and takes the ball.  Finland attempt to counter.  Esaias Pokka tries to use ball skills to beat Janko Dukarić, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

27' - Esaias Pokka spots a run from Eliel Ojanen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Eliel Ojanen is able to control the ball.  Eliel Ojanen tries to cutback and finds Esaias Pokka.  Esaias Pokka fires a shot towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

30' - Hrvoje Vukasović hits the ball long to Vjeko Martinčić.  Vjeko Martinčić crosses the ball and finds Jakša Balen.  Jakša Balen attempts a shot...but the shot is saved by Eerikki Toivenen!  

35' - Eerikki Toivenen finds Seppo Kantee with a long pass.  Vjeko Martinčić successfully tackles Seppo Kantee and the ball goes loose.  Lovro Maričić finds Jakša Balen with a short pass.  Jakša Balen spots a run from Vjeko Martinčić.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Juhani Kivisto dispossesses Nenad Domitrović and gains possession for his team.  Alojzije Hrgović successfully tackles Juhani Kivisto and takes possession.  Alojzije Hrgović passes to Dinko Jurčević.  Dinko Jurčević plays a short pass to Alojzije Hrgović.  Alojzije Hrgović spots a run from Dinko Vlah.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Dinko Vlah is able to control the ball.  Dinko Vlah looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Croatia kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Lovro Maričić plays the ball to Alojzije Hrgović.  Alojzije Hrgović passes to Dinko Jurčević.  Dinko Jurčević sees a run from Kruno Sever.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Kruno Sever takes the ball.  Kruno Sever tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot bounces off the post!  Kruno Sever is first to the loose ball...Kruno Sever looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Lovro Maričić is going to be taken off.  Mato Radojčić joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Kruno Sever attempts to use his skills to beat Eliel Kivivuori.  The opposing player is unable to stop Kruno Sever who takes the ball forward!  

54' - Kruno Sever fires a shot from long range...but the shot goes wide!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jussi Koskinen will come off.  Sulo Laatikainen is going to be brought on.  

56' - Eerikki Toivenen sees Seppo Kantee making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Seppo Kantee is caught offside!  

60' - Jakša Balen passes a long ball to Vjeko Martinčić.  Vjeko Martinčić plays a short pass to Nenad Domitrović.  Nenad Domitrović whips in a cross, but Juhani Laituri intercepts and takes possession.  

64' - Juhani Laituri finds Petteri Niemela with a long ball.  Petteri Niemela slides the ball to Sulo Laatikainen.  Sulo Laatikainen finds Eliel Kivivuori with a short pass.  Eliel Kivivuori fires a shot from outside the area...but the shot is offtarget!

67' - Hrvoje Vukasović plays the ball to Mato Radojčić.  Mato Radojčić plays a long ball to Alojzije Hrgović.  Alojzije Hrgović sees a run from Nenad Domitrović.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - Esaias Pokka finds Eljas Lehtinen with a long pass.  Eljas Lehtinen spots a run from Eliel Ojanen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

71' - Jakša Balen passes to Dinko Jurčević.  Dinko Jurčević speeds past Seppo Kantee.  

71' - Dinko Jurčević sees a run from Vjeko Martinčić.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

73' - Esaias Pokka slides the ball to Juhani Kivisto.  Juhani Kivisto spots a run from Eljas Lehtinen.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Eljas Lehtinen is caught offside!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alojzije Hrgović is going to be taken off.  Mihajlo Škobelj is brought on from the bench.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jakša Balen is going to be taken off.  Davor Begović joins the game from the bench.  

76' - Eljas Lehtinen hits the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Janne Mallat is going to be taken off.  Alpi Karppanen is going to be brought on.  

78' - Vjeko Martinčić spots a run from Kruno Sever.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kruno Sever is able to control the ball.  Kruno Sever tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Juhani Kivisto is going to be taken off.  Kasperi Raty joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Eerikki Toivenen passes to Seppo Kantee.  Seppo Kantee sees a run from Eljas Lehtinen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Eljas Lehtinen takes the ball.  Eljas Lehtinen looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

89' - Hrvoje Vukasović finds Janko Dukarić with a short pass.  Janko Dukarić passes a long ball to Mihajlo Škobelj.  Mihajlo Škobelj plays the ball to Nenad Domitrović.  Petteri Niemela tackles Nenad Domitrović and takes the ball.  Petteri Niemela looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Hrvoje Vukasović!  Eliel Ojanen is first to the ball...Eliel Ojanen takes a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Eljas Lehtinen is first to the ball...Eljas Lehtinen attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball hits the post!  Esaias Pokka pounces on the loose ball...Esaias Pokka looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Finland 0 - 0 Croatia.