Luka Modric named All Football Man of the Match as Croatia beat Russia to reach semi-final

Small, but massively powerful.

Croatia captain Luka Modric wins All Football Man of the Match award as Croatia beat Russia in the penalty shootout to reach the semi-final.

The Real Madrid man dominated the midfield with his pace and skills, completing 8 successful dribbles and delivering 4 key passes in the game.

Modric assisted Domagoj Vida in the extra time to gain a temporary but vital 2-1 lead for Croatia.

Modric also scored a penalty in the shootout after Mario Fernandes' failure.

Match Report

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