On March 21, 2025, Latvia emerged victorious against Andorra with a score of 1-0 in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Estadi Nacional in Andorra la Vieja. This match, held at 3:45 PM, marked an important step for Latvia as they sought to establish their dominance in the group and improve their odds at qualifying for the World Cup.
The only goal of the match was scored by Dario Sits in the 57th minute, who headed the ball into the net following a well-placed corner taken by Roberts Savalnieks. This critical moment allowed Latvia to take the lead, which they upheld through a largely defensive second half.
Latvia demonstrated a slight edge in possession, holding 55% compared to Andorra's 45%. However, the game saw very few clear opportunities, with Latvia registering just one shot on target while Andorra failed to hit the net at all. Both teams succeeded in maintaining disciplined defenses, managing to share the match's goal tally without any fouls recorded.
Throughout the match, both teams made several substitutions in an effort to adjust tactics and bring fresh energy on the field. In the 45th minute, Dario Sits replaced Deniss Melniks for Latvia, further strengthening their attack which ultimately led to their winning goal.
Andorra's strategy under manager Jesús Álvarez de Eulate was evident as they implemented a 4-4-2 formation, attempting to find the back of the net with Iker Álvarez guarding the goal and a line of four in defense. Despite their efforts, they couldn't capitalize on their chances due to Latvia's sturdy backline.
In notable incidents, both Antonijs Cernomordijs and Dario Sits were cautioned with yellow cards in the match, reflecting a fierce competitiveness throughout the encounter.
Latvia’s triumph continues a trend dating back several previous encounters between these two teams, where Andorra has historically struggled against them. In their last two encounters, Andorra failed to score, continuing a streak of unfavorable outcomes.
As this match concludes, Latvian fans celebrate an important milestone as the team gears up for their subsequent challenge against England. Meanwhile, the Andorran squad looks to regroup and refocus their efforts ahead of their next match against Albania.
