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Croatia vs Albania – Euro 2024: Modric and Co face must-win match

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Croatia 2-1 Albania

90+2. Weirdly, the fourth official changes the added time to six minutes.

The keeper has been receiving treatment for a phantom injury and now has his nose plugged with dressing.

However, looking at the replay, there was no contact with his head from the Albanian player whatsoever.

Croatia 2-1 Albania

90. If Croatia can hold onto this result, it will leave them with an intriguing last game against Italy.

Albania get a shot in from the edge of the box but Likakovic makes a good stop.

The Falcons are first to the follow up but once again the keeper gets a touch as the ball goes over the bar.

No corner for Albania as the assistant raises his flag for offside.

We are going to have five added minutes.

Croatia 2-1 Albania

88. Modric rides a challenge and looks to drill one from outside the box.

He drags it wide of the far post with the keeper at full stretch.

Time is running out now for the Albanians.

Croatia 2-1 Albania

86. Albania are starting to dominate possession now.

As they look for a goal that could give them something from this game, Croatia are looking to hit them on the counter.

The Falcons’ fans look dejected in the stands.

Croatia 2-1 Albania

84. Perisic and Kramaric come off for Croatia.

They are replaced by Baturina and Sosa.

Albania are having to throw caution to the wind now.

Croatia 2-1 Albania

82. Albania just do not have enough bodies in the final third whenever they come forward.

They are not set up tactically to chase this game.

Up until ten minutes ago, they were planning on defending their lead until the finish.

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