In a game that Zlatko Dalic’s Croatia were desperate for a result in to aid their Nations League aspirations, Josko Gvardiol’s all-important finish, which cancelled out Portugal’s opener in the first half – courtesy of Joao Felix – saw them secure passage to the quarter-finals. The contest finished 1-1 in Split.
Roberto Martinez and his entourage fielded a team without the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Diogo Costa
Diogo Dalot is sub and provided reinforcements in defence with Portugal’s backs against the wall, while also handing an attacking presence with his timely passing.
Meanwhile, A repeat of their goalless draw at EURO 2024 meant Denmark left Stadion Dubocica in Leskovac with a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while Serbia settled for third place in Group A4.
Denmark had not won on foreign soil for 11 months, and a Christian Eriksen strike bobbling wide was the closest the visitors came to changing that as they struggled for firepower.
In this match Hojlund was on the bench and Eriksen played the whole match.
Eriksen still had a good match with 3 long balls, 1 dribbles, 4/7 duels won but Hojlund was almost invisible after coming on from the 70th minute with 16 Touches and only won 1/5 duels