GLASGOW: Ivan Perisic watched a dramatic second half equaliser since Croatia pegged back Czech Republic to get a 1-1 draw in Group D on Friday, maintaining their slim hopes alive of qualifying into the European Championship knockout stages.
World Cup semi-finalists Croatia were well off the pace from the first phases and have been dealt a enormous setback if the Czechs were given a penalty after center Dejan Lovren struck striker Patrick Schick along with his elbow in the box.
Euro 2020 Points TableSchick, having a bloody nose out of the battle, picked up himself to crush the ball into the corner and then proceed to the peak of the championship’s goalscoring chart along with his third objective.
Croatia equalised two minutes after the period when winger Perisic acquired the ball around the left hand, cut inside and fired a thunderous shot to the upper corner.
The draw placed Czech Republic high in Group D four factors, together with second-placed England place to face Scotland in their second round game in the future Friday.
Euro 2020: Perisic Provides Croatia lifeline at 1-1 draw Czech Republic
