Croatia 4-0 Montenegro final score - 8 September 2025, World Cup

Nikola Krstovic for Montenegro drives towards goal at Maksimir. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Croatia pushes forward through Ante Budimir, whose finish on goal is saved.

Great finish from Ivan Perisic to give Croatia a 4-0 lead.

Croatia push upfield and Duje Caleta-Car gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Montenegro defence.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Felix Zwayer signals a free kick to Croatia.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Zagreb.

Goal! Croatia extend their lead to 3-0 through Edvin Kuc.

Croatia make their fifth substitution with Nikola Moro replacing Luka Modric.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Zagreb.

Croatia's Martin Baturina misses with an attempt on goal.

Montenegro have been awarded a corner by Felix Zwayer.

Montenegro have been awarded a corner by Felix Zwayer.

Ivan Perisic for Croatia drives towards goal at Maksimir. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Croatia drives forward and Lovro Majer gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Ante Budimir (Croatia) goes close with a header but the ball is scrambled away by Montenegro defenders.

Lovro Majer gets his shot on target but fails to score for Croatia.

Robert Prosinecki (Montenegro) is making a fifth change, with Edvin Kuc replacing the possibly injured Milos Brnovic.

Felix Zwayer waits before resuming play because Milos Brnovic for Montenegro is still down.

Montenegro have been awarded a corner by Felix Zwayer.

Felix Zwayer signals a Montenegro throw-in in Croatia's half.

Lovro Majer is on a sub for Petar Sucic for Croatia.

The home team replace Andrej Kramaric with Martin Baturina.

Goal kick for Montenegro at Maksimir.

Andrej Kramaric of Croatia gets in a strike, but is off target.

Felix Zwayer awards Montenegro a goal kick.

Croatia's Ivan Perisic gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Ball goes out of play for a Montenegro goal kick.

Luka Modric of Croatia gets in a strike, but is off target.

Throw-in for Montenegro in the half of Croatia.

Felix Zwayer signals a free kick to Montenegro in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Toni Fruk for Croatia drives towards goal at Maksimir. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Ante Budimir is replacing Franjo Ivanovic for the home team.

Toni Fruk is replacing Mario Pasalic for Croatia at Maksimir.

Can Croatia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Montenegro's half?

Robert Prosinecki (Montenegro) is making a fourth substitution, with Andrija Vukcevic replacing Driton Camaj.

The away team have replaced Stevan Jovetic with Stefan Loncar. This is the third substitution made today by Robert Prosinecki.

Throw-in Croatia.

Felix Zwayer signals a Montenegro throw-in in Croatia's half.

Free kick for Montenegro in their own half.

Montenegro awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Montenegro in their own half.

Croatia's Luka Modric gets in a shot on goal at Maksimir. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Felix Zwayer signals a free kick to Montenegro in their own half.

Andrej Kramaric puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0. Great play from Josip Stanisic to set up the goal.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Montenegro to take a throw-in in Croatia territory.

In Zagreb a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Ball safe as Croatia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Felix Zwayer.

Robert Prosinecki is making the team's second substitution at Maksimir with Marko Bakic replacing Milan Vukotic.

The first-half has come to a close in Zagreb.

Montenegro have a goal kick.

In Zagreb Croatia attack through Andrej Kramaric. The finish is off target, however.

Free kick Montenegro.

Felix Zwayer awards Montenegro a goal kick.

Montenegro needs to be cautious. Croatia have an attacking throw-in.

Croatia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Montenegro awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal kick for Montenegro at Maksimir.

Stefan Savic is booked for the away team.

He's off! Andrija Bulatovic is shown a second yellow card.

Croatia are in shooting range from this free kick.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Croatia have a dangerous throw-in.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Felix Zwayer.

Can Croatia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Montenegro's half?

Throw-in for Croatia at Maksimir.

Kristijan Jakic scores to make it 1-0 at Maksimir. Luka Modric instrumental with a fine assist.

At Maksimir, Andrija Bulatovic has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Felix Zwayer signals a free kick to Croatia in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Montenegro goal kick.

Croatia are coming forward and Luka Modric gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Throw-in for Croatia in their own half.

Free kick for Montenegro in their own half.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Montenegro have a goal kick.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Zagreb.

Petar Sucic for Croatia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Duje Caleta-Car (Croatia) gets a yellow card.

Montenegro awarded a free kick in their own half.

Felix Zwayer awards Montenegro a goal kick.

Croatia push forward at Maksimir and Franjo Ivanovic gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Montenegro defence.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Zagreb.

Throw-in for Montenegro close to the penalty box.

Throw-in Croatia.

Goal kick for Montenegro at Maksimir.

Croatia are pushing forward but Ivan Perisic's finish is wide of the goal.

Throw-in for Croatia in the half of Montenegro.

Can Montenegro capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Throw-in for Montenegro in the half of Croatia.

Felix Zwayer awards the home team a throw-in.

Montenegro have a goal kick.

Croatia's Kristijan Jakic misses with an attempt on goal.

Croatia to take a throw-in in Montenegro territory.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

In Zagreb Croatia's Ivan Perisic is caught offside.

Can Croatia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Montenegro's half?

Slobodan Rubezic (Montenegro) has replaced the possibly injured Igor Vujacic at Maksimir.

Igor Vujacic is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Can Croatia capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Montenegro's half?

Felix Zwayer signals a Montenegro throw-in in Croatia's half.

Croatia's Andrej Kramaric is whistled for offside at Maksimir.

Ball goes out of play for a Montenegro goal kick.

Croatia's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Montenegro's.

In World Cup Qualification UEFA, Croatia has better performance than Montenegro.

Croatia have a winning streak of 3 matches.

Croatia have a winning streak of 3 matches in World Cup Qualification UEFA.

Croatia scores 2.2 goals when playing at home and Montenegro scores 0 goals when playing away (on average).

When Montenegro is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Croatia is down 0-1 home, they win 50% of their matches.

When Croatia leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

Croatia wins 50% of halftimes, Montenegro wins 10%.

Croatia wins 1st half in 50% of their matches, Montenegro in 10% of their matches.

Montenegro haven't won any of their last 8 away matches.

Montenegro have lost 7 away matches in a row.

Croatia haven't lost in any of their last 7 home matches.

Did you know that Croatia scores 50% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?