Croatia secured a World Cup qualifier victory over the Faroe Islands with a 1-0 win in Tórshavn, with Andrej Kramarić netting the decisive goal. The visitors dominated proceedings, registering 26 shots to the hosts' six, though their clinical finishing was restrained; Croatia's expected goals of 2.03 reflected their attacking superiority, while the Faroe Islands generated 0.78 xG from limited opportunities. The home side's compact 3-4-3 setup proved resilient defensively, with their goalkeeper achieving a perfect 100% save percentage despite facing 8 shots on target, though ultimately one lapse proved costly. Croatia's 4-2-3-1 formation controlled the tempo throughout, and Kramarić's conversion exemplified their efficiency in a match that saw the visitors' quality eventually break through stubborn Faroese resistance. The result underscores Croatia's credentials in Group L, while the Faroe Islands remain searching for their first points.