SUCIC: This match was just a shock for my body. Remains, they were more fortunate …
Croatia boldly fell into the grotle of Stade de France and dropped out of the quarterfinals of the League of Nations. We held the heroic, received two goals, Livakovic saved us, but we took the game to the penalties. There, this time, ‘tricolori’ they were more fortunate.
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Gathering fans in Paris before the Croatia -France game
– I can say that we played a good defensive game for 90 minutes, we didn’t allow them too much, they didn’t have much chance. Eventually the penalties, they were a little more fortunate and they went on. Livakovic was close to two situations? That’s right, once a goalkeeper defends, and sometimes a ball passes – Nikola Moro said after the match for Nova TV.
Bologna footballer was one of those who took responsibility in the crucifixion and scored.
– And they missed two penalties. They were more fortunate. I took responsibility and shot. I was sure of myself, like Franjo Ivanovic, he should not criticize him, he would score the next one. That’s football, tomorrow is a new day.
Paris: France defeated Croatian penalties and went to the UEFA League semi -finals |
Petar Sucic recently returned to the field after a three -month break, but managed to work all 120 minutes.
– The lottery or not, they were happier on penalties, congratulations on them on the passing. It remains for a good time, I know how well we stood and assisted as a team, playing well. The team is full of quality individuals who can change the course of the match in a second. We did not defend the freelancer, it was a crucial moment. We received a goal too fast at the beginning of the second part, it pushed them in front of 80,000 people, it’s not easy to play against it. We played male, we scored a goal, but we endured. We were equal in two games, they were more fortunate, but it remains big for a good regret – said Dinamo football player, and continued on the injury behind him:
Paris: The second match of the UEFA League quarterfinals between France and Croatia |
– It was a long injury. I just got back to the rhythm, so this match was a shock for my body. My body was tired after 90 minutes, but my lungs were not. On the eve of this game, we had 2-0, we consciously came to defend ourselves. We tried not to receive a goal, threaten through transition and from interruption. We spent a lot in defense. It’s hard to comment on now, it takes time to get down. Surely a big school is for me and the whole team – Sucic said.
Kristijan Jakic entered the end of the second half instead of Luka Modric.
Too bad, we are all disappointed. I think we provided good resistance. They were better, but I think we had our chances too, we pushed up to a penalty shootout. We weren’t lucky today, it’s a lottery, but we had it in some important matches. It’s hard to get up high up against a team like this. They are fast and agile, it’s hard to defend it. I think we defended the first half very well. It’s hard, we came to win there, but something wonders and an opponent. Full stadium, the same is affected. We did our best, we could have passed – said Jakic.
Paris: France defeated Croatian penalties and went to the UEFA League semi -finals |
Livakovic was on the ball at the first two penalties, but failed to defend.
– That’s a pity. He passed the first under his arm, if he had defended it might be a little easier for other guys to shoot. Easier draw in the SP Qualifications? Everyone was saying that it was still, we were in a win-win situation. I can’t comment on it, it’s a lighter draw on paper, but none of us expected it, we wanted to win the cup. I couldn’t comment.
