Wales suffered a Euro 2020 setback as Croatia beat them 2-1 on a scorching afternoon in Osijek. A 17th-minute James Lawrence own goal and an Ivan Perisic strike at the start of the second half sealed Wales’ fate on a day when Croatia were too hot to handle. Croatia were also unbeaten in 11 games in Osijek, an inhospitable venue where Wales had previously succumbed in 2010 and 2013. Croatia made a fast start to the second half and doubled their lead after 48 minutes. Croatia had been denied a second moments earlier when Hennessey saved from Brekalo and Kovacic’s follow-up effort was ruled out for offside.

Source: Irish Examiner June 08, 2019 15:22 UTC