Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
Gvardiol steals in to ensure Croatia reach Nations League quarter-finals
Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the UEFA Nations League A football match versus Portugal at the Poljud Stadium in Split, on Monday.Photo: AFP
Football, Sports
November 19, 2024

Gvardiol steals in to ensure Croatia reach Nations League quarter-finals

PARIS, France (AFP) — Josko Gvardiol continued his scoring streak to earn Croatia a 1-1 home draw with Portugal on Monday that allowed them to squeak into the Nations League quarter-finals.

Portugal had already sealed top spot in Group A1. The draw allowed Croatia to finish one point above Scotland who continued their late surge with a 2-1 win over Poland in Warsaw.

In Group A4, Spain, already assured of qualification, beat last-placed Switzerland 3-2 in a match of penalty kicks in Tenerife.

Denmark secured second place in the group with a 0-0 draw in Serbia.

In Split, Portugal took a 33rd-minute lead when Joao Felix neatly finished a sharp counterattack. Rafael Leao then missed the target when clean through.

With Scotland winning in Warsaw after a third-minute goal from John McGinn, set up by teenager Ben Doak, Croatia were heading out.

Gvardiol, ghosting at the far post, had a header on 62 minutes disallowed for offside. He repeated the move three minutes later, sneaking in unmarked and onside to squeeze a close-range shot through Jose Sa. Gvardiol, a defender, has three goals in his last six Premier League games for Manchester City.

Almost simultaneously in Warsaw, Kamil Piatkowski rocketed a cross shot into the top far corner of the Scottish goal to level for Poland.

In the 73rd minute in Split, left-back Nuno Mendes nearly emulated Gvardiol for Portugal but goalie Dominik Livakovic blocked.

In Warsaw, Andy Robertson headed home in added time to give Scotland a second win in four days, but Croatia comfortably saw out the draw they needed.

Scotland go into a play-off to save their League A status. Poland are relegated.

In Tenerife, Alvaro Morata’s clever turn won a penalty just after the half-hour. Yvon Mvogo saved Pedri’s low, hard spot kick but, after some pinball, Yeremi Pino, from the neighbouring Canary island of Las Palmas, scored.

Joel Monteiro dribbled through the Spanish defence for a spectacular 63rd-minute equaliser.

Bryan Gil stole the ball in the Swiss area to put Spain ahead again five minutes later.

Andi Zeqiri levelled again, with a penalty five minutes from time.

Deep into extra time, Bryan Zaragoza converted Spain’s second spot kick.

For both the Bryans it was a first international goal.

In Leskovac in Serbia, the hosts needed to win to overtake visiting Denmark and reach the quarter-finals.

On a night when both goalkeepers, Dorde Petrovic and Kasper Schmeichel, were in eye-catching form, the hosts had to settle for a 0-0 draw.

{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Ewarton main road blocked — police
Latest News, News
Ewarton main road blocked — police
September 16, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The police are advising the motoring public that a section of the Ewarton main road in St Catherine is currently blocked due t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Slain JDF member not linked to criminality based on preliminary checks
Latest News, News
Slain JDF member not linked to criminality based on preliminary checks
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16, 2026
The police have found no evidence that slain soldier Andrae Thompson was linked to any criminality following a preliminary check of a criminal and int...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Fiery roadblock on Red Hills Road as residents protest fatal police shooting
Latest News, News
Fiery roadblock on Red Hills Road as residents protest fatal police shooting
September 16, 2026
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Sections of Red Hills Road in St Andrew have been blocked by residents protesting a fatal shooting by cops in the area,  Observer...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Haitians return to school under shadow of gang violence
Latest News, Regional
Haitians return to school under shadow of gang violence
September 16, 2026
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — When UNICEF’s Representative in Haiti Geetanjali Narayan stepped into a classroom in Port-au-Prince at the start of the ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
PAHO provides new opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean to access HIV drugs
Latest News, Regional
PAHO provides new opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean to access HIV drugs
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it is providing new opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbe...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Encouraging signs’ in DR Congo Ebola fight, says WHO
Latest News, News
‘Encouraging signs’ in DR Congo Ebola fight, says WHO
September 16, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still spreading but appears to be showing "encouraging" signs of...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
MP Newell urges corporate investment in Horace Clarke High
Latest News, News
MP Newell urges corporate investment in Horace Clarke High
September 16, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica — Member of Parliament (MP) for St Mary Central, Omar Newell, is calling on corporate Jamaica to help develop the automotive programm...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Statin urges households selected for 2026 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions to take part
Latest News, News
Statin urges households selected for 2026 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions to take part
September 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) is urging all 3,900 households selected for the 2026 Jamaica Survey of Living Condit...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct