Croatia Secures Euro 2025 qualification as Czechia Battles for Second Place
Rijeka, Croatia – November 15, 2024 - Croatia clinched a spot in the Euro 2025 tournament today with a decisive 3-1 victory over the Faroe Islands, fueled by goals from Guardiol (23rd minute), Musa (57th minute), and Vlasic (70th minute). Turi scored the lone goal for the Faroe Islands in the 16th minute. The win elevates Croatia to the top of Group L with 19 points, guaranteeing their participation in next year’s championship.
While Croatia’s qualification is confirmed, the competition for the second qualifying spot remains fierce. the Czechia currently holds the position with 13 points, but their path to Euro 2025 is not yet secure. They face ongoing challenges from Faroe Islands and Montenegro, necessitating continued strong performances in remaining matches. A tie in points between Czechia and another team would be the deciding factor for qualification.
Elsewhere in Group L, Montenegro defeated Gibraltar 2-1, with Adžič (34th minute) and Krstović (42nd minute, penalty) finding the net for Montenegro, while Jessop scored for Gibraltar in the 20th minute.
Current Group L Standings (as of November 15,2024):
- Croatia – 7 games,6 wins,1 draw,0 losses,23 goals scored,2 goals conceded,19 points
- Czechia – 7 games,4 wins,1 draw,2 losses,12 goals scored,8 goals conceded,13 points
- Faroe Islands - 8 games,4 wins,0 draws,4 losses,11 goals scored,9 goals conceded,12 points
- Montenegro – 7 games,3 wins,0 draws,4 losses,6 goals scored,14 goals conceded,9 points
- Gibraltar - 7 games,0 wins,0 draws,7 losses,3 goals scored,22 goals conceded,0 points
The remaining matches in Group L will be crucial in determining which team joins Croatia at Euro 2025. The Czechia’s upcoming fixtures will be pivotal in solidifying their position and securing their place in the tournament.
