It was a draining duel. Especially Croatia went into extra time 3 games in a row. So they must have been worn out. Even Modrić, who is the captain and the pillar of the Croatia team, botched a ball several times. However, they were playing strongly.
Modrić playing in the game vs. England
(frm: http://www.goal.com/jp)
Croatia advanced to the semifinals for the first time in 20 years.
I remember very well when Croatia placed the 3rd at the 1998 World Cup France.
At that time, Boban, who was the ace and the captain, led the team. Croatia was very good team and defeated Japan in the Group league, it was the Japan's first world cup.
This time, Modrić is leading the team and Croatia reached the final for the first time ever. Congratulations!
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