Weeks after Cristiano Ronaldo's outburst in Glasgow, another football legend, Luka Modric, faced a similar fate at the hands of Scotland. Croatia played the entire second half with 10 men due to Petar Sucic's red card. Scotland's patience paid off with a solitary John McGinn goal, keeping their hopes alive in the competition. The result now makes Monday's clash against Poland in Warsaw crucial for Steve Clarke's team, who could potentially finish third in Group A1.
Modric, unlike Ronaldo, didn't resort to shouting, but Croatia's efforts went unrewarded. Scotland's recent performance in the Nations League, despite a record of one win in 16 games, has been commendable. Clarke's decision to start Tommy Conway and keep faith with Ben Doak showed a willingness to change. McGinn's substitution was due to his recent injury, highlighting his below-par performance for Scotland.
The match began with Croatia dominating, but Craig Gordon's saves kept Scotland in the game. Doak's dazzling wing play and McGinn's goal were pivotal moments. Croatia's numerical disadvantage and Scotland's tactical changes eventually led to a crucial win, securing back-to-back clean sheets against top opponents.
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