In the early morning of June 25th, Beijing time, in the final round of Group B of the 2024 European Cup, Croatia faced Italy. In the first half, neither side made any achievements; the game changed sides and the battle started again. In the 52nd minute, Fratesi, who came on as a substitute in the second half, had a handball in the penalty area. After Var intervened, Croatia won a penalty kick, but Modric took the penalty kick in the 54th minute. It was saved by Donnarumma; 1 minute later, Croatia organized an attack in the frontcourt again. Budimir, who also came on as a substitute in the second half, hit the goal but was blocked by Donnarumma. Modric made up for it with a supplementary shot and the goalkeeper; injury stoppage At this stage, Zakani, who came on as a substitute, completed the countdown and tied the score.
In the end, Croatia drew with Italy 1-1. Italy narrowly advanced to second place in the group with 4 points from three games, while Croatia missed the victory. They still have to wait for the "judgment of fate" after ranking third in the group with 2 points.
At 38 years and 289 days, Luka Modric became the oldest scorer in the history of the European Cup and was elected the best player of the game. This omnipotent magic flute on the field, at the last moment of the game, his team was tied by the opponent, and he looked lonely on the bench, which made people feel heartbroken. His goal helped the team take the lead, but his efforts failed to stop the opponent's counterattack. He tried his best, but in the end he still couldn't lead the team to victory.
Modric said in an interview after the game: "We know that the fans will be with us in any situation, and I am forever grateful to them. We are sorry that we did not win and advance to the next round. In theory, can we advance? Very It's hard to say, theory can never help us, football is such a cruel sport. "
After this game, Croatia ranked third in Group B with a 2-3 goal difference. To qualify, the following four conditions must be met:
1. Serbia. Lost to Denmark, or Serbia defeated Denmark 3-0, or by more than 4 goals
2. Slovenia lost to England 0-3, or by more than 4 goals
3. Georgia lost to Portugal
4. The Czech Republic lost to Turkey.
[Source: Jiupai News Comprehensive Football News official Weibo, uefa European Cup, Migu Sports]
