The Croatian nationwide group was just a few seconds away from the Euro knockout for the third time in a row. She did this following being massively dissatisfied within the first two rounds and gaining solely some extent, however tonight (Monday) in Leipzig, in opposition to the European champions Italy, she already acquired what she needed when Luka Modric, her captain and largest star even on the age of 38, scored within the fifty fifth minute and have become For the oldest scorer within the historical past of the Euro – solely regarding half a minute following he missed a penalty.
In any case that, when Modric had already gone right down to the bench and counted the seconds to the ultimate whistle, the Italian substitute Mattea Zaccani arrived and with a kick was the far nook, it was 1:1 within the ninetieth + eighth minute and never solely did he probably stop the relegation zones at residence and returned them to second place at residence and assembly with Switzerland within the spherical of 16 on Saturday at 19:00, however most likely despatched Croatia residence as they completed third, however with simply two factors.
To qualify for the knockout in opposition to all odds, Croatia must be probably the greatest 4 groups to complete in third place. For this to occur, it will need to have Slovenia defeated by England and on the identical time Denmark beat Serbia. As well as, she wants the Czech Republic to lose to Turkey and Georgia to lose to Portugal.
