Drama in Split as Croatia and Portugal Book Quarterfinal Tickets
Josko Gvardiol became Croatia's hero with his first international goal since the 2022 World Cup, securing a 1-1 draw against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League thriller! 🤯 Both teams advanced to the March 2025 quarterfinals, with Portugal topping Group 1 and Croatia finishing second.
Goals, Woodwork, and Big Saves 🔥
Portugal's João Félix opened the scoring with a laser-guided finish, but Gvardiol answered with a clutch header to level the score. Croatia hit the post TWICE, while goalkeepers Dominik Livaković and José Sa pulled off superhero saves to keep the match tied. Ronaldo fans, take note: CR7 was rested for this match!
What’s Next? 🏆
Both squads will now prep for the 2025 quarterfinals, where Europe’s elite will battle for Nations League glory. For Croatia’s 'checkered warriors,' this result proves they’re still a force in international football. 🇭🇷
