Norway U21 vs Croatia U21, 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying, Group Stage

· UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Norway U21
  • 36': Erik Botheim
  • 90'+1': Jesper Daland
  • 90'+5': Jørgen Strand Larsen
FT
3 - 2
Croatia U21
  • 5': Luka Sucic
  • 79': Roko Simic

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Norway U21 are hosting Croatia U21 at Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen, Norway, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 3': Foul by Leo Fuhr Hjelde (Norway U21).
  • 3': Igor Matanovic (Croatia U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 5': Goal! Norway U21 0, Croatia U21 1. Luka Sucic (Croatia U21) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lukas Kacavenda.
  • 7': Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway U21) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Erik Botheim.
  • 10': Foul by Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21).
  • 10': Lukas Kacavenda (Croatia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 12': Foul by Leo Fuhr Hjelde (Norway U21).
  • 12': Lukas Kacavenda (Croatia U21) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 13': Emil Ceïde (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 13': Foul by Nikola Soldo (Croatia U21).
  • 14': Nikola Soldo (Croatia U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 16': Erik Botheim (Norway U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 16': Foul by Josip Sutalo (Croatia U21).
  • 19': Attempt saved. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway U21) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Emil Ceïde with a cross.
  • 21': Corner, Croatia U21. Conceded by Leo Fuhr Hjelde.
  • 22': Attempt missed. Luka Sucic (Croatia U21) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
  • 26': Attempt blocked. Johan Hove (Norway U21) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Emil Ceïde.
  • 28': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by Nikola Soldo.
  • 28': Attempt missed. Jesper Daland (Norway U21) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Henrik Heggheim with a headed pass following a corner.
  • 30': Attempt missed. Hugo Vetlesen (Norway U21) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jørgen Strand Larsen.
  • 30': Hand ball by Hugo Vetlesen (Norway U21).
  • 31': Foul by Henrik Heggheim (Norway U21).
  • 31': Roko Simic (Croatia U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 32': Attempt missed. Igor Matanovic (Croatia U21) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luka Sucic with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 32': Corner, Croatia U21. Conceded by Sebastian Sebulonsen.
  • 33': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by Josip Stanisic.
  • 34': Attempt saved. Emil Ceïde (Norway U21) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Johan Hove.
  • 36': Goal! Norway U21 1, Croatia U21 1. Erik Botheim (Norway U21) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Johan Hove with a cross.
  • 39': Attempt blocked. Emil Ceïde (Norway U21) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Sebulonsen with a cross.
  • 39': Attempt missed. Hugo Vetlesen (Norway U21) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kristian Arnstad.
  • 40': Attempt saved. Hugo Vetlesen (Norway U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Johan Hove.
  • 41': Foul by Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway U21).
  • 41': Kresimir Krizmanic (Croatia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Foul by Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway U21).
  • 41': Kresimir Krizmanic (Croatia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 42': Foul by Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21).
  • 42': Nikola Soldo (Croatia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Norway U21 1, Croatia U21 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Norway U21 1, Croatia U21 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Croatia U21. Veldin Hodza replaces Josip Stanisic.
  • 46': Foul by Henrik Heggheim (Norway U21).
  • 46': Roko Simic (Croatia U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Mario Vuskovic (Croatia U21) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
  • 48': Foul by Igor Matanovic (Croatia U21).
  • 48': Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 50': Foul by Johan Hove (Norway U21).
  • 50': Lukas Kacavenda (Croatia U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 52': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by David Colina.
  • 52': Attempt blocked. Jesper Daland (Norway U21) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kristian Arnstad with a cross.
  • 52': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by Kresimir Krizmanic.
  • 53': Attempt missed. Henrik Heggheim (Norway U21) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kristian Arnstad with a cross following a corner.
  • 55': Attempt saved. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 56': Foul by Roko Simic (Croatia U21).
  • 56': Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 57': Attempt missed. Veldin Hodza (Croatia U21) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 58': Attempt saved. Lukas Kacavenda (Croatia U21) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Veldin Hodza.
  • 59': Attempt missed. Lukas Kacavenda (Croatia U21) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luka Sucic with a through ball.
  • 61': Substitution, Croatia U21. Antonio Marin replaces Igor Matanovic.
  • 63': Foul by Antonio Marin (Croatia U21).
  • 63': Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 64': Attempt saved. Johan Hove (Norway U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 65': David Colina (Croatia U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 65': Foul by Emil Ceïde (Norway U21).
  • 68': Attempt missed. David Colina (Croatia U21) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Veldin Hodza.
  • 68': Corner, Croatia U21. Conceded by Kristoffer Klaesson.
  • 69': Attempt missed. Luka Sucic (Croatia U21) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lukas Kacavenda following a corner.
  • 71': Foul by Veldin Hodza (Croatia U21).
  • 71': Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 73': Foul by Roko Simic (Croatia U21).
  • 73': Jesper Daland (Norway U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 73': Attempt saved. Roko Simic (Croatia U21) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lukas Kacavenda.
  • 73': Corner, Croatia U21. Conceded by Kristoffer Klaesson.
  • 75': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by Dominik Kotarski.
  • 75': Attempt missed. Jesper Daland (Norway U21) header from very close range is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kristian Arnstad with a cross following a corner.
  • 77': Attempt blocked. Luka Sucic (Croatia U21) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Roko Simic.
  • 77': Corner, Croatia U21. Conceded by Johan Hove.
  • 78': Substitution, Norway U21. Ole Kolskogen replaces Henrik Heggheim because of an injury.
  • 79': Goal! Norway U21 1, Croatia U21 2. Roko Simic (Croatia U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luka Sucic with a through ball.
  • 80': Substitution, Norway U21. Osame Sahraoui replaces Leo Fuhr Hjelde.
  • 80': Substitution, Norway U21. Tobias Christensen replaces Hugo Vetlesen.
  • 81': Substitution, Norway U21. Håkon Evjen replaces Erik Botheim.
  • 82': Foul by Antonio Marin (Croatia U21).
  • 82': Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Antonio Marin (Croatia U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 84': Foul by Roko Simic (Croatia U21).
  • 84': Håkon Evjen (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 86': Attempt saved. Kristian Arnstad (Norway U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tobias Christensen with a through ball.
  • 86': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by Dominik Kotarski.
  • 86': Attempt missed. Jesper Daland (Norway U21) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kristian Arnstad with a cross following a corner.
  • 87': Attempt blocked. Sebastian Sebulonsen (Norway U21) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Osame Sahraoui.
  • 87': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by Josip Sutalo.
  • 89': Substitution, Croatia U21. Hrvoje Smolcic replaces Luka Sucic.
  • 89': Foul by Antonio Marin (Croatia U21).
  • 89': Jesper Daland (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+1': Corner, Norway U21. Conceded by Josip Sutalo.
  • 90'+1': Goal! Norway U21 2, Croatia U21 2. Jesper Daland (Norway U21) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kristian Arnstad with a cross following a corner.
  • 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesper Daland with a headed pass.
  • 90'+3': Attempt saved. Veldin Hodza (Croatia U21) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Roko Simic.
  • 90'+3': Offside, Norway U21. Kristian Arnstad tries a through ball, but Jesper Daland is caught offside.
  • 90'+4': Foul by Lukas Kacavenda (Croatia U21).
  • 90'+4': Osame Sahraoui (Norway U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Håkon Evjen (Norway U21) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kristian Arnstad.
  • 90'+5': Goal! Norway U21 3, Croatia U21 2. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway U21) left footed shot from very close range to the top left corner.
  • 90'+6': Emil Ceïde (Norway U21) is shown the yellow card.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Norway U21 3, Croatia U21 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Norway U21 3, Croatia U21 2.

Game Information

Competition: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying

Venue: Marienlyst Stadion
Location: Drammen, Norway
Attendance: 670

EURO U-21 Qualifying Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Spain U21 5 +15 15
2 Finland U21 5 +13 10
3 Kosovo U21 5 +9 8
4 Romania U21 5 0 7
Full Table

Line-Ups

NOR Norway U21 (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Kristoffer Klaesson (GK)
4 Jesper Daland
3 Henrik Heggheim
13 Leo Hjelde
2 Sebastian Sebulonsen
6 Johan Hove
16 Kristian Malt Arnstad Yellow Card
11 Emil Konradsen Ceïde Yellow Card
7 Hugo Vetlesen
20 Erik Botheim
9 Jørgen Strand Larsen
Norway U21 Substitutes:
Eskil Edh, Sander Tangvik, Hakon Evjen, Martin Palumbo, Ole Martin Kolskogen, Osame Sahraoui, Aune Heggebo, Robin Ostrom, Tobias Christensen.

CRO Croatia U21 (5-3-2)

No. Name
1 Dominik Kotarski (GK)
4 Mario Vuskovic
13 Kresimir Krizmanic
5 Josip Sutalo
3 David Colina
2 Josip Stanisic
21 Nikola Soldo Yellow Card
11 Lukas Kacavenda
10 Luka Sucic
9 Roko Simic
17 Igor Matanovic
Croatia U21 Substitutes:
Dion Drena Beljo, Gabriel Vidovic, Martin Baturina, Veldin Hodza, Hrvoje Smolcic, Toni Fruk, Karlo Sentic, Jurica Prsir, Antonio Marin.

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