Croatia Edges Past Armenia
In a closely contested match, Croatia managed a 1-0 victory over Armenia. Ivan Perisic was at the heart of the action, attempting five shots with two on target. His creativity was evident with five key passes and three big chances created.
Perisic’s Stats:
- Shots: 5 (2 on target)
- Dribble Attempts: 1/3
- Key Passes: 5
- Crosses: 2/4
- Big Chances Created: 3
Wales Secures Victory Over Latvia
Wales triumphed 2-0 against Latvia with notable performances from Davies, Rodon, and Johnson. Davies, playing on the left of a back three, was solid defensively and contributed in the build-up play. Rodon was a rock at the back, winning all his aerial duels. Johnson, starting upfront, was a constant threat with his shots and dribbling.
Davies’ Stats:
- Clearances: 2
- Tackles: 1
- Key Passes: 2
- Long Balls: 3/6
- Ground Duels: 3/3
- Aerial Duels: 5/7
Rodon’s Stats:
- Clearances: 4
- Interceptions: 1
- Tackles: 1
- Long Balls: 4/5
- Ground Duels: 2/3
- Aerial Duels: 9/9
Johnson’s Stats:
- Shots: 5 (1 on target)
- Dribble Attempts: 3/4
- Key Passes: 3
- Big Chances Created: 1
- Ground Duels: 4/6
Austria Triumphs Over Sweden
Despite a valiant effort from Dejan Kulusevski, Sweden fell 3-1 to Austria. Kulusevski was a bright spot for Sweden, creating chances and being involved in the build-up play.
Kulusevski’s Stats:
- Assists: 1
- Key Passes: 5
- Crosses: 3/8
- Long Balls: 2/2
- Big Chances Created: 1
- Dribbles: 3/4
- Ground Duels: 8/12
Israel Narrowly Beats Belarus
Manor Solomon was instrumental in Israel’s 1-0 victory over Belarus. His creativity and ability to deliver key passes were evident throughout the match.
Solomon’s Stats:
- Key Passes: 6
- Crosses: 3/9
- Long Balls: 1/2
- Ground Duels: 2/7
- Dribble Attempts: 2/3
Argentina’s Dominant Display Against Bolivia
Cuti Romero was a stalwart in defense as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bolivia. His defensive contributions ensured a clean sheet for the South American giants.
Romero’s Stats:
- Clearances: 2
- Interceptions: 3
- Tackles: 1
- Long Balls: 1/3
- Ground Duels: 3/3
- Aerials: 1/3
- Dribble Attempts: 1/1
Richarlison’s Limited Impact for Brazil
In Brazil’s 1-0 win over Peru, Richarlison had a limited impact, with only 11 touches and two offside goals.
Richarlison’s Stats:
- Touches: 11
- Aerial Duels: 1/2
- Offside Goals: 2
South Korea’s Narrow Win Over Saudi Arabia
Heung-Min Son was pivotal in South Korea’s 1-0 victory, creating chances and being a constant threat.
Son’s Stats:
- Shots on Target: 2
- Key Passes: 7
- Crosses: 4/5
- Long Balls: 1/1
- Big Chances Created: 2
Other Notable Matches
- Senegal faced a 1-0 defeat to Algeria with Pape Matar Sarr playing 70 minutes.
- The match between Ivory Coast and Mali was called off at halftime, with Bissouma featuring for 45 minutes.
- Scotland fell 3-1 to England, with James Maddison remaining an unused substitute.
- Italy secured a 2-1 win over Ukraine, with Guglielmo Vicario also an unused sub.
In conclusion, the international break provided a plethora of action and standout performances. As players return to their respective clubs, fans will be eager to see them carry forward their international form into domestic competitions.
