Goncalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner and Josko Gvardiol had an equaliser controversially disallowed as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup last-32 contest in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first World Cup knockout goal had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener in a contest that saw four efforts ruled out for offside, including what would have been a goal of the tournament contender for the 41-year-old Ronaldo.
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Spain made an emphatic start to their quest to win a fourth European Championship with an impressive victory over Croatia at Olympiastadion Berlin. First-half goals by Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal essentially settled the outcome before the break and, although Croatia offered little, this must still go down as a statement win for La Roja.
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Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero, saving three penalties in the shootout, as Croatia edged past Japan with a 3-1 victory to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. After a 1-1 draw at extra time, Livakovic kept out the first two efforts before stopping Maya Yoshida’s kick, then Mario Pasalic tucked his penalty into the corner to take his side through.
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Luka Modric scores a sublime goal to help Croatia to a 3-1 victory over Scotland in Group D of Euro 2020. Nikola Vlašić had given Croatia the lead by Scotland levelled before the break through Callum McGregor. Croatia rose to the challenge and took second spot in the group thanks to Modric and a header from Ivan Perišić.
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A beautiful goal from Ivan Perisic earned Croatia a draw with the Czech Republic who took the lead in Group D through a dubious Patrik Schick penalty. The result puts the Czech Republic in a great position to qualify while Croatia will likely need a win against Scotland to progress.
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