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Faroe Islands Stun Czech Republic 2-1 to Keep World Cup Play-off Hopes Alive

The 55,000-strong nation now trails second place by one point, with a daunting finale at Croatia threatening their play-off hope.

Overview

  • Hanus Sörensen opened the scoring in the 67th minute, Adam Karabec equalized in the 78th, and Martin Agnarsson netted the winner in the 81st.
  • The result lifts the Faroe Islands to third place, one point behind the Czech Republic, with both teams at +4 goal difference after seven of eight matches.
  • The Faroe Islands visit group leader Croatia in their final qualifier, while the Czech Republic face winless Gibraltar, leaving the Faroes’ path dependent on an upset and outside help.
  • The campaign now reads 12 points from eight games for the Faroes, with four wins, three losses and a 10:6 goal tally.
  • Transfermarkt valuations underscore the scale of the upset, with the Faroe Islands at roughly €5.38 million versus the Czech Republic at about €146.73 million.