Nations League: Croatia beat the Netherlands

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Although Bruno Petkovic sealed the Croats into the Nations League final with a superb long-range strike in extra time, the highlight of the match was Noah Lang’s equalizer in the 96th minute. Indeed, the Croats were already certain they had made it to the final, But with what was almost the last of normal time, Dutch Lang caused the stadium in Rotterdam to shiver. But in the end the Croats won.

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Luka Modric – Does the Croatian star never grow up? In his 65th competitive match this year, Modric hit the ball again like no other. The 37-year-old was on the field for 119 minutes and was involved in three goals. He took the penalty kick to make it 1:1, made it 3:2 and then scored 4:2 himself from the point. Also strong: his longtime buddy Ivan Prisic.

The best team

The Croatian starting eleven was on average five years older. But once again Modric & Co prove that age is just a number. Especially in overtime, they were clearly the better team and got the deserved win.

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On Monday evening, Nathan Ake celebrated his victory in the Champions League in Manchester. Wednesday evening back to work. He played without partisan effects until the 105th minute. Also at the start: two Inter players from the first division final – Denzel Dumfries and Marcelo Brozovic.

Objectives

34. ‘ | 1:0 | Painter ends a beautiful play with a shot into the far corner.

55. ‘ | 1:1 | Kramaric takes a penalty kick in the middle.

72. ‘ | 1:2 | Pasalic showed his finishing qualities and crossed well.

90 + 5′ | 2:2 | Croatia can’t clear the ball, Lang turns the ice cold.

98′ | 2:3 | Petkovic shoots from distance, not giving the goalkeeper a chance.

117′ | 2:4 | Modric turns the ice cold from the point.

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The Croats have now reached the final of the Nations League. This happens on Sunday. Here it is against Spain or Italy. This decision will be made on Thursday evening.

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