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Modric still casts a spell as Croatia win warm-up with England to come
Modric scores on what could be last game on home turf
TL;DR
- Croatia beat Slovenia 2-1 in a warm-up match.
- The game might have been Luka Modric's last official appearance on Croatian soil.
- Modric opened the scoring with a composed finish from 20 yards.
- Croatia have questions regarding form, fitness, and formation.
- Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic made several crucial saves.
- Andraz Sporar equalized for Slovenia after a mistake by Martin Baturina.
- Mario Pasalic scored a late winning goal.
- Coach Zlatko Dalic experimented with different formations.
- Key players like Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol are returning from injuries.
- Younger players like Martin Baturina and Petar Sucic showed promise.
- Concerns exist about the team's attacking depth and clinicality.