Euro 2020 has the next little surprise: Vice World Champion Croatia couldn’t even win its second group game. In 1:1 (0:1) against the Czech Republic, it was a strong individual action by Ivan. perisicThe one who saved the Croatian, who was once again disappointing, point after being Patrick Schick. Team Took the lead with his third tournament goal before the break (37th)
The last day of the match in Group D will be exciting. The Czechs, who had been eliminated after the preliminary round five years ago, should almost certainly find a place in the Round of 16 with four points – if necessary as one of the best third in the group. But Croatia players can also find success in the last group match against Scotland. Anything else would be a huge disappointment.
Czech Republic starts confidently and more actively
The Croatian team was under a lot of pressure after their initial loss against England. A draw would really be very rare against the Czechs, who were rated weak prior to the tournament. But initially the vice-world champions failed to convert this pressure into positive energy on the pitch.
The Czechs, who landed and advanced better in the game, were completely different Tomas Souseki was also the first to score in the game (fourth). A 2–0 win against Scotland had given him clear confidence and a tailwind.
Kaufal and Shik radiate target danger
A confident start, and the sub-European champions more active since 1996 Team. good chances of Jacob Knows Prove it, again cleared by Kufal, after a fine cross from Vladimir Kaufal (12th) and Leverkusen’s Patrick Schick (18th).
On the other hand, Croatia owes a lot. unimaginable to the front, very passive in defensive behavior – in this way “from the point of view of”Violent“-” furious “, as he is called – in short. His form up to this point was anything but furious. Only one shot by former Wolfsburg Ivan perisic Went from 15m (23rd) as a real scoring opportunity.
Lovren’s penalty is outstanding – Bleeding Chic meets the lead
When the game threatened to level off a bit, one veteran of all the men afforded himself dejan loveren A foul in the penalty area. Schick caught his elbow, which was very high, and was bleeding profusely. after consultation video assistant referee (VAR) referee Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain) pointed to the point. Schick loads the Croatian, still bleeding keeper Dominic livakovic and hit the left corner. It was already his third tournament goal!
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