Croatia Suffers A Narrow Defeat To England In Opening Fixture

UEFA EURO 2020 Results: England's Victory Over Croatia Sets the Stage for an Exciting Tournament

Croatia Suffers a Narrow Defeat to England in Opening Fixture

The UEFA EURO 2020 tournament kicked off on 11 June 2021, with England emerging victorious over Croatia in their opening match. Despite Croatia's valiant efforts, a solitary goal from Raheem Sterling secured a 1-0 win for the Three Lions.

Croatia's Determined Response

However, Croatia didn't let the early setback deter them. They regrouped and went on to secure a hard-fought draw against the Czech Republic in their second match. Their determination and resilience were rewarded in their final group match, where they emerged victorious over Scotland to finish second in Group D.

Spain's Dramatic Victory in Extra Time

In a thrilling round of 16 encounter, Spain faced off against Croatia. After a tense and evenly matched 90 minutes, the match remained deadlocked at 0-0. However, in extra time, Álvaro Morata broke the deadlock, giving Spain a narrow 1-0 victory and a ticket to the quarterfinals.