Soccer-Croatia beat Turkey thanks to Kovacic double in Euro qualifier


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 29 Mar 2023

Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Group D - Turkey v Croatia - Bursa Timsah Arena, Bursa, Turkey - March 28, 2023 Croatia's Mateo Kovacic celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Murad Sezer

ANKARA (Reuters) - Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic's double secured a 2-0 win away to Turkey in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Tuesday as they leapfrogged the hosts and moved up to second spot in Group D.

Wales, who beat Latvia 1-0, lead the group on four points on goal difference from Croatia with Turkey third with three.

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