Croatia come from behind to beat Czechia 2-1

Croatia secured a victory in their first game of the new UEFA Nations League campaign over Czechia in Prague.

Modric puts Croatia ahead

The first half was uneventful and ended goalless, but Croatia broke the deadlock just two minutes after the restart. Luka Modric took advantage of a mistake in the Czech defence before firing into the far corner to make it 1-0.

Czechia responded seven minutes later when Adam Karabec finished from inside the box to level the score at 1-1.

Pasalic seals the win

Croatia restored their lead in the 77th minute when the experienced Ivan Perišić delivered a cross from the left side and the substitute Marco Pasalic headed the ball into the net.

Czechia appeared to equalise again shortly afterwards, but the goal was ruled out after a VAR review for offside. Slaven Bilic's second spell as head coach began with a victory and Croatia secured the three points.

Final score: Czechia 1-2 Croatia 47' Modric, 54' Karabec, 77' Pasalic