In a European nation with a population of just 4.19 million, Croatian soccer has broken many records in recent years, especially in 2018, when they made their first step into the
World Cup
Final stage, despite the final defeat to France, but still in the history books as the runner-up. Today, three years later, Croatia is once again writing a legend, advancing for the first time to the
League of Europe
The final lap, a new period of glory was accomplished.
Here are the highlights of the game -
In the fifth minute of the game, Croatia's central midfielder, Modric, made a fantastic start with a clever low shot from inside the box for a 1-0 lead.
However, just eight minutes later, Austrian winger Sabitzer sent in a pinpoint cross and Baumgartner leapt to head home to make it 1-1.
Into the 68th minute, the Croatian winger Perisic again sent a precise pass, the back point of the Livaja grabbed a header, the score became 2-1, Croatia to realize the rebound.
As the game progressed, Majerle sent a fine diagonal pass from the left in the 71st minute, and Lovren in the middle of the field leapt high to head the ball over the top of the goal, making the score 3-1, and Croatia finally sealed the win.
