Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Croatia beat Hungary 3-0 to top Group E

Croatia hosted Hungary for a Euro 2020 qualifier game in Stion Poljud, Split on October 11. Croatia, who top Group E, registered ir fourth victory of over third-placed Hungary to maintain a healthy three-point le over second-placed Slovakia.

Match Report

match began with Croatia dominating field which resulted in a goal in fifth minute. Captain Luka Modric scored opener with an incisive finish into bottom corner. Croatia soon doubled ir le in 24th minute with an improvised backheel by Bru Petkovic after Ante Rebic dribbled past defenders with elan. Petkovic followed it up with ar poacher's finish in 42nd minute as Hungary's sloppy defence was left exposed. first half ended 3-0. 

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second half could have seen a fourth for Croatia after Rebic was brought down by Laszlo Kleinheisler only for Ivan Perisic’s penalty to be saved by Peter Gulacsi. Croatia continued to dominate half with Modric and Ivan Rakitic failing to d on to scoresheet. Hungary failed to really test Croatian defence in eir of halves giving Croatia a chance to register a comprehensive victory.

Best moments

Modric continued his fine form with national side with ar masterclass in middle of field. His quick finish opened scoreline for Croatia and could have easily ded ar in second half. 

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Bru Petkovic could have easily scored a hat-trick in game, leing line well for home side. 25-year old Dinamo Zagreb striker gave a man of match performance and has w scored thrice in Euro 2020 qualifiers and four times overall in six appearances for Croatia.

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Up next for Croatia it is Wales, while Hungary welcome Azerbaijan in coming days for next set of fixtures in Euro 2020 qualifiers.

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