Croatia dominated Group E in the Euro 2020 qualifiers, despite a 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan, while Hungary lost to a 2-1 defeat by neighbors Slovakia. Sports enthusiasts from around the world can purchase Croatia Euro Cup Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.
The results allowed Croatia to take the pole position with 10 points in five games, one ahead of Slovakia, which rebounded after Friday's 4-0 home defeat by Croatia and Hungary.
Wales has 6 points in four games and Azerbaijan has 1 point in five games. The Croatians took the lead in the 11th minute with a penalty kick from Luka Modric. Anton Krivotsyuk missed the ball and missed many chances before substitute Tamkin Khalilzade equalized with a solo effort.
The striker made his way past three defenders after infiltrating the left flank and beating goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic with a beautiful eight-meter shot.
Home goalkeeper Emil Balayev twice denied Nikola Vlasic and also prevented two Ante Rebic players from playing in the first half, while Azerbaijan scored two goals correctly offside in an action-packed encounter.
Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic has criticized his players for substandard performance, which has left them with the task of qualifying for next year's 24 Nations tournament.
"Some of my players need to grow up," Dalic told reporters.
"We missed too many chances after taking an early lead and their goalkeeper also had an excellent afternoon. They stifled us in the second half and we only have ourselves to blame."
Hungary failed to capitalize on the skid of Croatia, which conceded two goals against the race against a fervent audience in Budapest.
Robert Mak shot the visitors ahead in the 40th minute when he swept the ball from the penalty area seven meters from the goal after Marek Hamsik's center on the right rebounded nicely.
The home side equalized in the 50th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai, 18, escaped scoring on a superb free-kick against goalkeeper Martin Dubravka for his first goal on the international stage.
But the Hungarians were once again shaken six minutes later when the 19-year-old Slovakia striker Robert Bozenik also scored his country's first goal, scoring a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area.
Mak shot over an empty goal after a defensive confusion several minutes later. Dubravka then saved Slovakia by preventing midfielder Balazs Dzsudzsak from shooting.
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Wales earned a comfortable 1-0 friendly win over Belarus, the picture in their Euro 2020 qualifying group dramatically changed.
Slovakia earned an impressive 2-1 win over Hungary in Budapest.
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Slovakia gives their hopes of finishing in the top two a major boost while Croatia was left stunned after being held to a 1-1 draw at Azerbaijan.
And it’s safe to say everything is still to play for Group E. Here’s the full situation as it currently stands.
On October 13 Hungary plays against Azerbaijan and Wales plays against Croatia.
