Turning behind, the Netherlands continued to press the Croatian defense and only paid off in second half stoppage time through a goal scored by Noah Lang so that the score changed to 2-2 in the 90+6 minute.
The 2-2 draw score lasted until the second half was over and made the match proceed to 2 x 15 minutes of extra time.
Furthermore, Croatia managed to regain the lead in the 98th minute when Bruno Petkovic’s long-range shot could not be stopped by Bijlow.
Croatia had a golden opportunity to increase their lead after being awarded a penalty kick after Petkovic was tackled by Tyrell Malacia in the forbidden box.
Modric did the rest as the Real Madrid midfielder’s spot-kick found the back of the net to seal Croatia’s place in the final.
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