Luka Modric appeared crestfallen as he posed for a photograph, clutching the Player of the Match award shortly after Croatia’s hopes for Euro 2024 were dashed by a last-minute concession.
The 38-year-old experienced a tumultuous evening in Leipzig, where his nation needed a victory to secure advancement to the tournament’s knockout stages.
Modric had a pivotal moment when Croatia was awarded a penalty in the 54th minute following a handball by Davide Frattesi. Despite stepping up confidently, his spot-kick was feeble and easily saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, leaving Modric visibly distraught. However, he swiftly redeemed himself.
Moments later, Croatia regained possession and launched another assault. Donnarumma thwarted an attempt by Ante Budimir with a superb save, but Modric was on hand to capitalize on the rebound, making no mistake with his finish this time.
Luka Modric appeared crestfallen as he posed for a photograph, clutching the Player of the Match award shortly after Croatia’s hopes for Euro 2024 were dashed by a last-minute concession.
The 38-year-old experienced a tumultuous evening in Leipzig, where his nation needed a victory to secure advancement to the tournament’s knockout stages.
Modric had a pivotal moment when Croatia was awarded a penalty in the 54th minute following a handball by Davide Frattesi. Despite stepping up confidently, his spot-kick was feeble and easily saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, leaving Modric visibly distraught. However, he swiftly redeemed himself.
Moments later, Croatia regained possession and launched another assault. Donnarumma thwarted an attempt by Ante Budimir with a superb save, but Modric was on hand to capitalize on the rebound, making no mistake with his finish this time.
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