Xtra Time Web Desk: Luka Modric scored a stunner as Croatia beat Scotland 3-1 in EURO 2020 Group D clash at Hampden Park on Tuesday night. Nikola Vlasic (17’), Luka Modric (62’) and Ivan Perisic (77’) were on target for the Croats as they finish second in Group D behind England.
Scotland’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time were dashed by Croatia, as a Luka Modric scored a stunning goal in the second half.
Croatia took the lead through Nikola Vlasic (17), after he lost Scott McTominay in the box to prod home Ivan Perisic’s towering back-post knock down. The hosts equalized through Callum McGregor towards the end of first half. Both sides went into the breather with the score sheet reading 1-1.
The visitors regained the lead as Luka Modric’s curling shot from a distance went past David Marshall. With Scotland on their knees, Perisic beat Kieran Tierney at the near post to glance in a header for his second goal of the tournament (77), and consign Scotland to bottom place in Group D.
Scotland has now been eliminated at the group stages in all 11 of their appearances at major tournaments.