Glasgow –
Croatia Already made it to the round of 16 Euro 2020. This could be a threat to countries that meet Croatia.
Croatia successfully beat Scotland 3-1 on the third matchday of Group D at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Wednesday (23/6/2021) early morning WIB. This result made Vatreni into the knockout phase with runner-up status because the Czech Republic’s defeat to England was followed.
Team made Zlatko Dalic now waiting for opponents from runners-up Group E. In the table there are Sweden, Slovakia, Spain, and Poland, all of which still have a chance to qualify.
Anyone who faces Croatia in the knockout phase must have a sense of anxiety. The country whose independence was only recognized by the world in 1992 is always difficult if it is in the knock-out round.
Croatia made their first appearance at the Euros in 1996 and made it difficult for Germany in the quarter-finals despite losing 1-2. Croatia returned to the knockout stages of the Euros in 2008 and only lost on penalties to Turkey.
At Euro 2016, it was Portugal’s turn to be troubled by Croatia. Fernando Santos’ team had to go to extra time of 2×15 minutes to win 1-0.
“We are happy because we played a big game and qualified for the next round. We were not happy with the performances in the previous two games and we know we can do better. When we play like this, we are dangerous for all opponents,” said Luka Modric as quoted from the official UEFA website.
“This goal means a lot to me but our game means more, from start to finish. I’m happy that my goal helped, but the most important thing is the team’s victory.”
Croatia’s trend of making it difficult in the knockout stages also applies to the World Cup. Croatia first participated in the World Cup in 1998 and immediately won third place.
Croatia just got to the knockout phase again at the 2018 World Cup. Luka Modric et al. at that time immediately finished as runner-up after losing in the final to France.
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