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Croatia-Spain UEFA Nations League match

Overview

In a UEFA Nations League match at Poljud, Croatia initially took a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute through a header by Ivan Perisic. However, Spain eventually secured a 2-1 comeback victory with goals from Mikel Merino in the 61st and 88th minutes.

The match was impacted by a turning point in the 81st minute when Perisic received a second yellow card, leaving Croatia to finish the game with ten players. Following the loss, striker Igor Matanovic noted that while a chance to extend the lead was missed, the team displayed more spirit than in their previous heavy defeat against England. Public reaction in Zagreb was mixed, with supporters noting improved performance despite the loss and some criticizing the officiating regarding the dismissal and the validity of the Spanish goals.

Entities

Ivan Perišić · Martinique National Team · Igor Matanović · Hernán Darío Gómez · Slaven Bilić

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Croatia loses 2-1 to Spain in UEFA Nations League match

    Croatia fell 2-1 to Spain in the UEFA Nations League at Poljud, despite an early goal from Ivan Perišić. The team played the final minutes with ten men following Perišić's red card.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    International football: Croatia leads Spain while El Salvador defeats Martinique

    Croatia leads Spain 1-0 in the Nations League via an Ivan Perisic goal, while El Salvador defeats Martinique to avoid relegation in the CONCACAF Nations League.

Sources

24sata.hr · centre-cerlatez.ch · dalmacijadanas.hr · dnevno.hr · eldiariodehoy.com · futbol.as.com · index.hr · reprezentacija.ba · sportal.rs · sportske.jutarnji.hr · sportsport.ba