Manchester City F.C.
·11 September 2023
Gvardiol helps Croatia to EURO 2024 qualifying win in Armenia
Gvardiol helps Croatia to EURO 2024 qualifying win in Armenia | OneFootball
Josko Gvardiol started with City colleague Mateo Kovacic an unused substitute as Croatia secured a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Armenia in their latest EURO 2024 qualifier.
The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists dominated both possession and territory in Yerevan.
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But ultimately the contest was settled by a 13th minute effort from Andrej Kramaric, the strike ultimately confirmed following a VAR check for offside.
The TSG Hoffenheim striker’s effort helped maintain Croatia’s drive for qualification for next summer’s showpiece in Germany, sending them top of Group D with 10 points from four games.
City central defender Gvardiol played the full 90 minutes.
Croatia now have 10 points from four games and lead Turkey, who have played one game more and who are next in action tomorrow, on goal difference.
The Croatians resume their Group D campaign next month with crucial assignments against Turkey (home) and then Wales (away).
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