On June 25th, Croatia drew 1-1 against Italy in the final match of Group B in the European Championship, leaving their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage hanging by a thread. Luka Modrić, who scored the goal for Croatia, was named the Man of the Match, but his expression remained stoic.
Prior to this match, Croatia sat at the bottom of the group with one point from one draw and one loss. They needed a win against Italy to secure their place in the round of 16.
Throughout the game, Modrić played with relentless effort. He redeemed himself after missing a penalty by scoring the opening goal for Croatia. In the 80th minute, Modrić was replaced by Mario Pašalić. From the sidelines, he watched helplessly as Italy equalized in the final moments.
Despite being awarded the Man of the Match, Modrić’s joy was overshadowed by the impending elimination of his team, making the award a hollow victory.
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Kai Havertz was named the Man of the Match in Germany’s 4-2 win against Costa Rica. However, due to Germany’s subsequent elimination, Havertz remained expressionless after the victory.
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