Croatia dominated their World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar with a commanding 3–0 victory, controlling proceedings through superior possession and clinical finishing. The hosts monopolised the ball with 80 per cent possession, translating that dominance into 28 shots, of which 10 found the target, and an expected goals tally of 3.98. Gibraltar offered minimal resistance in their 5–4–1 defensive shape, managing just one shot across the entire match with an xG of 0.01, and their goalkeeper made seven saves from ten shots on target to keep the deficit respectable. Croatia's 4–2–3–1 setup proved effective in suffocating the visitors' limited attacking ambitions, though the absence of named goalscorers prevents identification of the match's key finishers. The three-goal margin reflects the gulf in class between the nations and maintains Croatia's strong qualification campaign momentum.