IT’S OVER !
It’s over in Glasgow! The Czech Republic and Croatia parted in a 1 to 1 draw. Well started by Schick’s third penalty goal in this Euro, the Czech Republic was equalized at the start of the second period by a firecracker from Perisic. And then nothing more in this match. This result suits the Czechs who take the lead of Group D with 4 points, 1 point ahead of England who are playing against Scotland tonight. The Croats, them, are in bad shape for the qualification.
Three more minutes!
We are entering additional time and there will be three more minutes!
The opportunity for Petkovic
Modric’s opening for Perisic who gets back in line for Petkovic. Body feint and sequence with a strike but it is removed by Kalas!
5 minutes left in regulation time
The two teams seem to be content with this draw, the opportunities are not legion in this end of the match. There are still 5 minutes to play, excluding extra time.
Yellow card for Boril
The left side Boril takes a yellow card after a collision with Petkovic! It will be a good free kick for Croatia!
A draw that suits everyone?
This result is rather positive for the Czech Republic which would have 4 points in the standings! Croatia would not be completely eliminated but will have to whip out against Scotland.
Modric tries to re-motivate his partners
Croatia is struggling to project forward and Captain Modric does it himself! But the ball is lost by Vlasic, back to goal. Complicated end of the game!
Hlosek’s fly!
Another very stupid cross from Boril deflected with a header by Krmencik! Hlosek picks up just behind the volley, but he hasn’t folded enough on it!
Double change for the Czech Republic!
Jankto is replaced by Sevcik and Schick gives way to Krmencik!
Huge opportunity for Vlasic!
Superb cross from Gvardiol on the head of Perisic who put back in the axis. Vlasic controls, resists Kalas and attempts a powerful strike in the box … It’s over!
Slack for Croatia
The Croats come under the Czech assaults and are no longer so dangerous. We watch each other a lot now, the slightest mistake could cost a qualification!
Two changes for the Czech Republic!
Watch out for these two changes! Adam Hlosek and Kral nugget come into play. We want to put speed and uncertainty in the Czech Republic!
Vlasic comes into play
Release of Andrej Kramaric who will not have shown much today! He is replaced by Vlasic for the last 30 minutes of this match.
Petkovic stays on the ground
Contact in the area between Petkovic and Kalas but the referee said nothing! The new Croatian entrant had remained on the ground but finally got up.
The level is still not extraordinary
Despite the equalizer of Perisic, Croatia did not raise their level of play and are once again dominated by the Czech Republic! Jankto connects the crosses but Boril pushes back with a head!
Soucek’s mighty strike!
Ball badly returned by the Croatian defense and Tomas Soucek throws himself on it! He tries a low shot that misses Livakovic’s goals!
Yellow card for Masopust
Logical yellow card for Lukas Masopust after a duel where the Czech put his shoulder on Gvardiol’s chest!
EQUALIZATION OF CROATIA!
The magnificent equalization of Perisic! Found in the back of Coufal, Ivan Perisic sticks an inside hook and he continues with a very powerful strike in the small opposite net! Vaclik is beaten! 1 to 1!
Croatia with envy
Free kick taken by Modric but the ball is returned! Kovacic tries a one-touch strike but it’s way above Vaclik’s goals!
Two changes for Croatia!
Rebic and Brekalo exits at half-time! The two players are replaced by Petkovic and Ivanusec!
HALF TIME IN SCOTLAND!
It’s half time in Glasgow! The Czech Republic leads 1-0 against Croatia thanks to a penalty goal from the infernal Patrick Schick! Poor offensively, Croatia was punished on a twist of fate. Lovren’s involuntary nudge on Schick in the box and the Czech striker immediately did himself justice. It smacks of qualification for the Czech Republic … and elimination for Croatia.
Last opportunity for Schick!
Last opportunity for the Czechs after an excellent free kick obtained by Schick. He will also shoot it but it’s way over!
Additional time, 3 minutes
There will be 3 minutes of additional time in this meeting as things heat up between Jantko and Vrsaljko! The Croatian begins to build up pressure!
Croatia at the foot of the wall
The situation is simple for Croatia. If she wants to qualify for the 8th, it is absolutely necessary to win today against the Czech Republic. But this team is so harmless …
The Croatian reaction!
Superb ball in depth for Ante Rebic but the attacker completely harvested this opportunity. His praline on the left is largely out of frame!
1 TO 0 FOR THE CZECH REPUBLIC!
While his nex exploded, Patrick Schick will take the penalty! He rushes forward and deceives Livakovic on a perfect opposite footing! 1 to 0 for the Czech Republic and 3rd goal in this Euro for the striker!
PENALTY AND YELLOW CARD FOR LOVREN!
The sanction fell for Lovren and Croatia! Yellow card and penalty for the Czech Republic. The referee did not hesitate in front of the images!
VAR steps in!
Lovren’s elbow gesture in Schick’s head will be checked by the referee! Potential penalty to come …
Schick stays on the ground, and he’s bleeding
The Czech Republic striker remains on the ground after a rough duel with Lovren! The Croatian defender puts his elbow in the young Czech’s face. The healers intervene!
A bit sad match
We expected a start from Croatia but it struggles to come. It’s terrible for Zlatko Dalic’s men who fail to be dangerous. The Czech Republic is also keeping a low profile.
Croatian possession that feels good
Struggling at the start of the match, Croatia set foot on the ball under the impetus of Luka Modric! On the other hand, Brekalo and Perisic are invisible …
Rebic and Kramaric, it doesn’t work
For the moment the Kramaric-Rebic association does not necessarily work! The two men make the same calls and do not find each other. Vrsaljko center which is picked up by Vaclik!
Perisic takes his chance
Croatia takes a corner kick by Modric! It is again drawn to two but this time the midfielder of Real finds Perisic who continues with a low strike. It’s in the gloves of Vaclik!
Coufal is omnipresent
What health for West Ham side Vladimir Coufal! He multiplies the climbs on his side and centers a lot! Gvardiol is having a hard time …
Dangerous situation for the Czech Republic
New overflow from Jankto who crosses hard at the near post for Schick who misses the recovery! Behind, Darida appears but sees her strike barely blocked!
Croatia struggles to raise the balloons
The Croats are struggling to project and stay in the opposing camp for the moment! They spin the ball without finding the solution!
The cover of Jankto!
New Coufal overflow which is enjoying itself for now! The side center at the far post for Jankto who sees his volley passed far above the goals of Livakovic!
Lovren shoots the free kicks now
Very good free kick ahead for Croatia and Modric advances on the 30 meters. Finally, it is the central defender Lovren who will take it … It is far above!
Corner for Croatia
Very bizarre corner from Croatia which is finally drawn to two. Under pressure, Modric quickly crosses but it is a gift for Vaclik!
The Czech Republic still dangerous
Schick gets a ball in the axis and carries the ball! He gives on the left for Darida who crosses for Coufal! The side cannot chain correctly.
First corner for the Czechs!
First corner of the game for the Czechs! Jankto finds Soucek at the near post who sees his header passed just above Livakovic’s goals!
The first fear for the Croats!
Painful first seconds for the Croats with a cross from Boril who puts him at the far post. It is rejected by Vida on Coufal who continues with a strike! It is barely countered!
KICK OFF FROM THIS CROATIA-CZECH REPUBLIC
Finalist of the 2018 World Cup, Croatia missed its entry into contention in the Euro with a defeat at Wembley against England (0-1). Luka Modric’s teammates no longer have the right to make mistakes in this group D and must win in Scotland against the surprising Czech Republic of Patrick Schick.
The players arrive on the lawn!
The players arrive on the Hampden Park lawn and will sing the anthems! The kick-off is getting closer.
Hampden Park fails the Croats
Croatia have played three times at Hampden Park in Glasgow with a very lackluster record: two draws and one loss. Their last match ended in a 2-0 World Cup qualifier defeat against Scotland in October 2013. A boon for the Czech Republic?
The classification of group D after the first day
1. Czech Republic 3pts
2. England 3pts
3. Croatia 0pt
4. Scotland 0pt
Schick still so chic?
Brilliant and author of a double in the Czech victory against Scotland (2-0), Patrik Schick has already scored the best goal of the Euro with a fantastic strike from midfield. After an honorable season (13 goals in 36 games) for Leverkusen, the 25-year-old striker marked the spirits with his selection.
The Vatreni and Duje Caleta-Car are warned. To sign a good result this Friday, it will be necessary to muzzle Patrik Schick. A new masterclass of the striker and the Czech Republic would approach a qualification for the knockout stages and could even dispute the first place of this group D in the english favorite. Above all, a victory for the Czechs would make it even more difficult for the Croats to qualify.
One change in the middle, the Schik feeling is there
After a great victory against Scotland (2-0), Jaroslav Silhavy has his entire squad and has decided to opt for only one change. Kral replaces Holes in the midfield. For the rest, we find West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek and one of the sensations of the 1st day of the Euro, Patrick Schik.
Modric-Kovacic in the middle, Lovren returns
Zlatko Dalic has changed his training a bit compared to the defeat against England (1-0). Exit Brozovic and the two defensive midfielders will be Modric and Kovacic. In front of this environment we find Brekalo, Kramaric and Perisic who will be in support of Ante Rebic, alone at the forefront. Back from injury, Lovren started in place of Caleta-Car, who returned to the bench.
And the Croatian line-up!
Livakovic – Vrsaljko, Vida, Lovren, Gvardiol – Modric (c), Kovacic – Brekalo, Kramaric, Perisic – Rebic
The Czech composition has fallen!
Vaclik – Coufal, Celustka, Kalas, Boril – Holes, Soucek – Masopust, Darida (c), Jankto – Schick
Croatia-Czech Republic, kick off at 6 p.m.!
Beaten for its first match of the Euro, Croatia must recover against the Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow (6 p.m.). But the Czechs, led by Patrick Schick, will try to confirm their status as a scarecrow in this group D.
