Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Croatia U21 2nd with 20 points, San Marino U21 6th with 0, 20 apart. On recent form San Marino U21 sat only 63rd league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 6th overall. In league terms the two rates read 3.7/0.7 for Croatia U21 and 0/5 for San Marino U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.58.
Defeat had followed defeat for San Marino U21 — 13 in succession. Over the last five, Croatia U21 had taken 10 of 15 points to San Marino U21's 0.
The venue was Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, with room for 5,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Croatia U21 led 5-0 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 10-0.