Croatia took a giant step towards Euro 2024 qualification with a 2-0 victory over Latvia on Wednesday night. The win puts Croatia in a strong position to qualify for the tournament, as they now have a five-point lead over Wales in Group E.
The match was an important one for both teams, as the winner would be in pole position to qualify for the tournament. Croatia started the match brightly and took the lead in the 25th minute, when Josip Brekalo fired home from close range. The goal was enough to give Croatia a 1-0 lead at the break.
In the second half, Croatia continued to dominate possession and created several chances to double their lead. Eventually, they did just that in the 79th minute, when Nikola Vlasic scored from a free kick. The goal sealed the win for Croatia and put them firmly in control of Group E.
The result was a bitter disappointment for Wales, who had a chance to close the gap on Croatia but failed to do so. Wales had a great chance to equalize late in the game, but their shot was blocked by the Croatian defense. This result means that Wales now need to win their remaining two games and hope that Croatia slip up in order to qualify for Euro 2024.
Overall, it was a great night for Croatia, who are now in pole position to qualify for Euro 2024. They will be looking to secure their place in the tournament with two more wins in their remaining two games. Wales, on the other hand, will need to pick up maximum points in their remaining two games if they are to have any chance of qualifying.
