Modrić's Historic Goal
Luka Modrić becomes Croatia's oldest goalscorer in thrilling Nations League victory.
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Luka Modrić scored shortly after halftime to become Croatia’s oldest-ever goalscorer in a 2-1 Nations League win over Czechia in Prague. Adam Karabec equalized before Mario Pašalić headed in the winner from an Ivan Perišić assist with 13 minutes remaining; a late Czechia goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. The match began Slaven Bilić’s second spell as Croatia coach, and Croatia next faces Spain. Elsewhere, Switzerland beat North Macedonia 3-0, Finland defeated San Marino 7-0, and Luxembourg came from behind to beat Bulgaria 2-1.
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Modrić’s goal was his 30th for Croatia. He scored two minutes after the break after Czechia lost possession, finishing from just inside the box.
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Modrić had been a doubt because of a fever and missed the pre-match press conference; he was substituted in the 76th minute to a standing ovation from the Prague crowd.
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The match also marked a new beginning for Czechia, whose new coach is Spaniard Santi Denia, appointed after the team’s group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup.
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Finland’s 7-0 win came against 10-man San Marino, with Joel Pohjanpalo scoring a hat-trick, including the opening goal and two late goals.
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Luxembourg’s scorers were Leandro Barreiro and Vincent Thill, and the win put the team two points clear atop its group after Iceland and Estonia drew 1-1.
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