Portugal vs croatia

Joao Felix put Portugal ahead soon after but Kovacic was on target again to draw the hosts level. But Dias struck late to snatch the win for Portugal. Sweden's 4-2 loss in France elsewhere in Group A3 means Croatia avoid relegation to the second tier. Defeat by France on Saturday had ended Portugal's hopes of reaching the finals and retaining the Nations League title they won in June 2019. But they still fielded a strong team, as Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota and Bruno Fernandes all started. It was a low-key affair until a poor clearance from Ruben Semedo on 29 minutes allowed Mario Pasalic to play in Kovacic, whose first shot was saved by Rui Patricio, but the resulting rebound was smashed into the net. Dias' equaliser seven minutes into the second half came less than a minute after Rog's sending off for two yellow cards, the defender poking the ball home from a Ronaldo free-kick after keeper Dominik Livakovic spilled the ball. Felix drove in the second after a handball by Jota in the build-up, but with no video assistant referee system in place to adjudicate, Croatia's protests were dismissed and the goal stood. Kovacic fired a low shot to equalise for Croatia, but a crucial error by keeper Livakovic as he failed to catch a corner in the last minute afforded Dias the chance to win the game. 13 Vlasic 4 Perisic • 1 Livakovic • 21 Juranovic • 6 Lovren • 5 Skoric • 16 Bradaric • 10 Modric • 17 Rog Booked at 51mins • 15 Pasalic Substituted for Brekalo at 64' minutes • 8 Kova...

Portugal will welcome World Cup runners-up Croatia on Thursday at the Estadio Algarve in a friendly, gearing up for the opening matches of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been The home side will be looking to cope with the absence of their star man, with Croatia expected to push on from their memorable campaign in Russia this summer. Position Portugal players Goalkeepers Beto, Ramos, Patricio Defenders Soares, Pepe, Cancelo, Neto, Mendes, Rui, Guerreiro, Dias Midfielders B. Fernandes, G. Fernandes, Pizzi, Sanches, Neves, Oliveira, Carvalho, B. Silva Forwards A. Silva, Bruma, Martins, Guedes, Lopes Ronaldo has been rested for the fixture, while the likes of Ruben Neves, Bruma, Joao Cancelo, Luis Neto and Renato Sanches have all recieved call-ups after missing the World Cup finals in Russia. Potential Portugal XI: Patricio; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Rui; B. Silva, Carvalho, Neves, Bruma; Guedes, A. Silva. Position Croatia players Goalkeepers Kalinic, Livakovic, Letica Defenders Vida, Vrsaljko, Pivaric, Jedvaj, Mitrovic, Barisic, Milic Midfielders Modric, Rakitic, Badelj, Kovacic, Rog, Pasalic, Bradaric Forwards Perisic, Kramaric, Rebic, Pjaca, Santini, Livaja There is no room for Danijel Subasic or Nikola Kalinic in the squad to face Portugal, though are equipped with the star likes of Ivan Rakitic, Ivan Perisic and Modric. Defender Dejan Lovren will be unavailable to feature in the friendly as he is still sidelined with a long-term inj...

The World Cup group stage is the land of upsets, but the knockout stage is where the best teams in the world assert their dominance. With just 16 teams remaining at the start of knockout play on Saturday, December 3, this is where heroes are truly made, and where champions are crowned. Defending champions France are alive and ready to protect their crown, while 2018 semifinalists England are also through. We run through all eight Round of 16 matchups below. Some featured teams that haven't faced off in decades, while others present clashes of familiar foes. Reminder: All moneyline bets in soccer are for 90 minutes of regulation only, regardless of competition. If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes (like Japan vs. Croatia) and requires extra time or penalties, the winning moneyline bet is a draw. MORE: (The Sporting News) Morocco vs. Spain odds Interaction SkyBet Ladbrokes Morocco win +550 6.18 6/1 11/2 Draw +275 3.76 3/1 5/2 Spain win -175 1.53 1/2 1/2 Both teams to score Y / N +120 / -175 2.15 / 1.55 5/4, 4/7 5/4, 4/7 Over / Under 2.5 goals +110 / -155 2.12 / 1.64 6/5, 8/13 6/5, 3/4 Spain -0.5 -200 1.53 — — Morocco +0.5 +135 2.40 — — Spain advance -450 3.69 1/5 2/9 Morocco advance +275 1.24 10/3 14/5 Morocco vs. Spain prediction • Prediction: Morocco 1-1 Spain (Morocco advance via penalties) I was very doubtful of Spain coming into the tournament, and while the big win over Costa Rica helped them backdoor into the knockout stage, we saw more against Germany and Jap...

UEFA Nations League continues on Tuesday when the Croatia welcome Portugal to Stadion Polijud for the final round of matches. Croatia will likely play the aggressor during the match, needing the three points to better their standing within the group as they are level with Sweden on only three points. Portugal is coming of a 1-0 loss against France, but currently sit comfortable in second place with 10 points. Here's how you can watch the match and what to know: Viewing information • Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17 • Time: 3 p.m. ET • Location: Stadion Poljud -- Split, Croatia • Watch: ESPN2, • Odds: Croatia +250; Draw +225; Portugal +105 (via William Hill Sportsbook) Storylines Croatia: The team will try to break a rough series of international matches throughout 2020 against Tuesday. They'll likely be fueled by having more to play for, and will need to put forth a strong showing in order to secure the points. Team captain Luka Modric will have to be influential for Croatia against an Portuguese side that might be rolling out some player rotation. Portugal: El Seleccao will be facing an over eager Croatia on the hunt for points in the group. The team has been without Cristiano Ronaldo but faired more than well enough in his absence, but they will now be without Raphael Guerreiro as well, who is out due to a minor injury. Diogo Jota will be relied upon for generating offense on the wing, but hasn't made a start during the latest international break. Prediction Croatia with more to p...