Modric goal sets Croatia up for Nations League win over Czech Republic

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Luka Modric scored a crucial goal leading Croatia to a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League opener. The win marked a successful start for coach Slaven Bilic's second tenure with the Croatian national team.

Luka Modric's superb goal helped give Croatia a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their Nations League Group A3 opener as Slaven Bilic's second stint in charge got off to the perfect start. The 41-year-old AC Milan midfielder broke the deadlock in Prague two minutes into the second half when he picked the ball up on the right and strolled towards the edge of the penalty area before firing an angled drive off into the far corner.