PUBLISHED : 22 Nov 2023 at 08: 45 Croatia gamers commemorate beating Armenia to certify for Euro2024 (Photo: AFP) PARIS – Croatia clinched the last automated certifying area for Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Wales were required to settle for a play-off location, while France had to come from behind to draw in Greece. Semi-finalists at the World Cup 12 months ago, Croatia understood they would certify for next year’s European Championship in Germany with a win versus Armenia in Zagreb, however any fault would haveactually permitted Wales to leapfrog them into 2nd location in Group D. In the end it was a header 2 minutes before half-time by Ante Budimir that offered Croatia a 1-0 win to take them through, while Wales might just draw 1-1 with already-qualified Turkey in Cardiff. Croatia’s potentialcustomers of automated credentials had appeared in doubt when they lost to both Turkey and Wales in October, however they endedupbeing the 21st and last automated qualifier for the 24-team competition next June and July. “We areworthyof to be at the Euro and we have a lot of time now to prepare for what waitsfor us there,” veteran captain Luka Modric informed UEFA.com. Wales will now go into the play-offs next March to identified whether they certify for a 3rd successive Euro. A draw this Thursday will choose whether they f
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