European preliminaries: Croatia 2-0 Latvia, grasp the initiative to qualify, Majer made a contribution

In the 9th round of Group D of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Croatia hosted Latvia at the Sconto Stadium. In the first half, Majer made a pass to lead the team 2-0. In the second half, Dalic brought on newcomers such as Marko Pasalic and Baturina. In the 90th minute, Marko Pashalic shot off the post. In the end, Croatia defeated Latvia 2-0 and regained the initiative to qualify.

Group standings

Turkey qualified two rounds ahead of schedule, Croatia jumped to second place in the group standings with 13 points, and a win over Armenia in the final round will definitely qualify for the European Championship finals.

Match Focus

1. Majer made his debut and contributed one shot and one pass.

2. Marko Pasalic and Baturina made their national team debuts.

3. Kramaric has scored 27 goals for Croatia.

Wonderful review

In the 7th minute, Modric passed to the left side of the penalty area, Ivanushec knocked on the goal, Majer volleyed into the net, and Croatia got off to a dream start.

In the 16th minute, Stanišić made a cross from the bottom, Majer made a wonderful back-heel pass, and Kramaric pushed into the corner, Croatia led 2-0.

In the 27th minute, Ozoles made a mistake in clearing the ball with a big foot, and Kramaric met the ball and shot wide.

In the 33rd minute, Stanišić sent in a low cross and Budimir headed it high.

In the 65th minute, Luka Modric took a free kick in front of the goal, Shutalo headed the goal, and Ozols saved the ball from the bottom line.

In the 70th minute, Majer took a free kick high.

In the 82nd minute, Marko Pashalic split the side, Stanišić hoisted into the penalty area, and Majer turned and hit the goal, which went straight over the crossbar.

In the 90th minute, Majer made a deftly through ball and Marko Pasalic hit the near post and bounced.

Player ratings

Croatia line-up (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: 1 - Livakovic

Defenders: 2-Stanišić, 6-Shutalo, 5-Ellic, 4-Gvardiol

Defenders: 10-Modric (86'8-Baturina), 11-Brozovic

Midfielders: 9 - Kramaric (80'22 - Marko Pashalic), 7 - Majer, 18 - Ivanushets (61'15 - Mario Pashalic)

Forward: 17 - Budimir