Chinanews.com, Beijing, November 23rd. On the evening of the 23rd Beijing time, at the Bayit Stadium in Qatar, the 37-year-old Modric and the Croatian team ushered in the first show of this World Cup.
Facing the North African powerhouse Morocco, the Plaid Army has not been able to find a way to break the game after a blood change.
0:0, the two sides finally shook hands and made peace.
Four years ago, the Croatian team led by Modric won the runner-up in the World Cup in Russia, creating a new glory for the team.
Now standing on the field of the World Cup again, the Plaid Army has high hopes.
Even coach Dalic has to admit that the team is under more pressure than four years ago, "Now we just want to do our job well and move forward step by step."
In the five World Cups that the Croatian team has participated in, as long as they win the first game, they can get the top three.
The North African powerhouse Morocco team is undoubtedly the best touchstone to test this Croatian team that has undergone a change of old and new.
If you want to pass the level smoothly, the brand-new midfield iron triangle led by veteran Modric is the biggest reliance for the Grid Army to move forward.
But the high-spirited Croatian team fell into a struggle with their opponents in tonight's game.
In the 16th minute, Amara made a mistake with a cross from the backcourt. After stealing the ball, Perisic fired a long-range shot slightly above the crossbar; , Vlasic outflanked and stabbed at close range and was resolved by Bunu.
On November 23, Beijing time, the match between Morocco and the last runner-up Croatia in the first round of Group F of the World Cup group match officially started.
The picture shows the Croatian player Modric.
In the 64th minute of the second half, Ziyech made a tactical positioning kick, Ashraf faced the ball and bombarded the goal heavily, but Livakovic saved it.
In the 71st minute, Modric took a free kick from the right to make a perfect arc, and En Nesri flew to complete the key clearance.
Both sides were close to breaking the goal.
Compared with four years ago, the loss of Mandzukic in the frontcourt and Rakitic in the midfield has an obvious impact on Croatia.
Looking back at the whole game, the whole game can only be sorted out by Modric alone, which cannot support the team's offensive. The striker lacks a general with a keen sense of smell and strong finishing ability, and Croatia, which is more optimistic, has not been able to break the deadlock. .
The "technical flow" duel expected by the outside world has turned into a hand-to-hand battle. The two sides are deeply trapped in the opponent's defense, and the offensive end has never been able to find a good opportunity to score.
Compared with the boring Croatian fans, the Moroccan fans were obviously very satisfied with being evenly matched against a powerful opponent. Their waves of cheers and cheers made the atmosphere not dull due to the entanglement of the scene.
On November 23, Beijing time, the match between Morocco and the last runner-up Croatia in the first round of Group F of the World Cup group match officially started.
The picture shows players from both sides fighting for the ball.
In the end, Croatia shook hands with Morocco in the opening game of the World Cup in Qatar.
Modric's journey to the final World Cup had a dull start.
Perhaps compared to Messi yesterday, the situation of the Croatian team with one point in hand is considered optimistic, but if they want to make further progress in their results, Croatia still needs to adjust a lot.
In particular, it is Modric who is now at the forefront of the "Grid Army" and leading the team.
Although his personal ability and influence on the team are still the same, it is clear that he still needs more help.
At least in the game against Morocco, the expected candidate did not appear.
After that, they will also face the European Red Devils Belgium team, which will be the biggest test related to their group qualification.