Croatia vs Czech Republic LIVE: Euro 2020 team news, line-ups and more today
Croatia take on Czech Republic at Hampden Park this afternoon as Group D action resumes at Euro 2020.
Czech Republic return to the Glasgow ground where they were 2-0 winners against Scotland on Monday thanks to a Patrik Schick brace that featured the goal of the tournament so far, while Croatia were beaten 1-0 by England at Wembley last time out. This game is therefore crucial for Luka Modric and his team-mates, who are looking to bounce back against a Czech side that relieved some pressure with a perfect start. A Croatia win would open up the group completely ahead of England’s meeting with rivals Scotland in London this evening, while the Czech Republic can seal their place in the last 16 by beating the 2018 World Cup runners-up here.
Croatia are hoping that Dejan Lovren is fit to line up in central defence, especially considering how impressive Czech striker Schick was against Scotland – the No 9 heading the opener before scoring from the halfway line with a spectacular effort. Whether or not Lovren is fit to feature, Croatia will lean on the talents of Modric in midfield and Ivan Perisic in the front three, among others. The Croats certainly have the talent to emerge victorious here, but the Czechs have the form. Follow live updates from Croatia vs Czech Republic at Euro 2020 below at the conclusion of Sweden vs Slovakia.
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GOAL! Sweden 1-0 Slovakia (Forsberg) ⚽️
78 mins: He scores!
The RB Leipzig man strolls up to the spot and plants a composed side-footed penalty into the corner.
The Swedes have the lead, and they deserve it.
PENALTY to Sweden!
77 mins: Finally Sweden have a chance!
Isak knocks a clever pass away from the defender and Quaison gets there ahead of Dubravka, who brings the substitute down.
Weiss is on for Mak ahead of the penalty, take by Forsberg…
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
72 mins: Oh my word, Alexander Isak just went on the run of the tournament and struck a brilliant effort on target.
Dubravka just meets the effort and tips it behind but it deflects out for a goal kick.
Isak’s dribbling is incredible – he beat three or four players before firing his shot off.
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
70 mins: The last player to score for Sweden at a European Championship was Ciaran Clark in their 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland.
It was the opening game for them at Euro 2016. It appears their fans are used to no goals.
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
68 mins: Slovakia are firmly on the backfoot right now, with Sweden applying the pressure.
Forsberg has been far more prominent in this half, and his pass finds Lustig who picks out Isak with a cross.
The young striker beats Satka in the air – but his header beats the goal. Just too high.
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
65 mins: Olsson is off after receiving a booking earlier, with Claesson coming on.
Berg is off with Robin Quaison taking his place alongside Isak.
I don’t remember Berg touching the ball more than once today.
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
62 mins: Isak is fed the ball by Forsberg and the Real Sociedad striker has a pop but it deflects behind.
The corner comes to nothing.
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
61 mins: The following corner finds Isak, who heads it back into a dangerous area.
Danielson meets it and heads high and wide with the goal begging.
What a chance for Sweden – and Slovakia survive.
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
60 min: WHAT A SAVE – AND IT’S ONSIDE!
Augustinsson attacks a cross at the back post, and plants a header on target but he is denied by a leaping Dubravka.
One of the saves of the tournament.
Euro 2020: Sweden 0-0 Slovakia
59 mins: WHAT A SAVE!
Oh we are denied the opening goal as Slovakia have a free kick inside Swedish territory and Hamsik delivers it into the middle.
It is headed by Hubocan and Olsen makes an incredible one-handed save.
It’s offside anyway, but it’s the most excited I’ve been all game so here we are.
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