2024-06-26 04:18:52
It has already been reported that on Monday the Croatians drew 1:1 with Italy within the remaining group match, which scored the decisive aim solely within the final minute of harm time. With the draw, Croatia are unlikely to qualify for the knockout levels, whereas the Italians had been sufficient to achieve the spherical of 16.
“I want to say that eight minutes was undoubtedly not justified at this time. The sport was not stopped and there weren’t so many fouls. It annoys me that Croatia is just not revered and revered. We performed too lengthy,” Dalic stated, including that the referees wouldn’t deal with Portugal or Spain.
Croatia’s solely aim within the match was scored by Luka Modric, who on the age of 38 years and 289 days grew to become the oldest aim scorer within the finals. The footballer described the match as very tense.
“We fought like lions till the top, however soccer is merciless. It is half and parcel of soccer. Typically it brings numerous happiness and typically it’s extremely disappointing,” stated Modric.
“Shedding like that is very troublesome. It is onerous to seek out phrases to explain how my teammates and possibly the followers really feel,” he added.
After three rounds of matches, Spain is the primary in Group B with 9 factors, adopted by Italy with 4 factors, each groups coming into the playoffs. Croatia, however, has received two factors and might nonetheless enter the playoffs as one of many 4 nationwide groups that completed in third place.
The European Championship will happen from June 14 to July 14 in ten German cities. The brand new European champion will likely be decided on the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
The present European champion is Italy, who in 2021 beat England within the remaining in London in penalty kicks.
2024-06-26 04:18:52