Croatia Strike Twice to Beat Portugal 2-1

In an exciting international friendly match, Croatia defeated Portugal 2-1 ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. The game took place on June 8, 2024, at the Estádio Nacional in Algés, Portugal.

Croatia took an early lead in the match with a penalty converted by Luka Modric in the 8th minute. Portugal managed to equalize in the second half, with Diogo Jota scoring in the 48th minute. However, Croatia quickly regained the lead when Mario Pasalic’s shot hit the crossbar and was headed in by Andrej Budimir in the 56th minute.

The match showcased strong performances from both teams, with Croatia’s Gvardiol and Majer impressing in attack. Despite the loss, Portugal’s Diogo Costa was noted for his goalkeeping efforts.

This friendly match served as a preparation for both teams ahead of the Euro 2024 tournament. Portugal is set to host Ireland on June 11th, while Croatia will face Spain in their Euro 2024 debut on June 15th.