The Sevilla star failed to make the most of an inch perfect http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luka-Modric-c22857 cross in the Balkan nation’s final group match against reigning champions, Spain.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 in their Euro 2012 Group C final fixture in search of a victory to cement their place in the quarter-final stage of the storied competition. However, with the score representing an even 0-0, Croatian hearts were shattered as Jesus Navas
slotted an Andres Iniesta pass into the back of the net.
As the referee blew for full time, the Balkan players had their heads in their hands. Slaven Bilic’s men were consigned to cutting short their adventures in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987, leapfrogging Luka Modric
and Co. in the process.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 to be denied of a wonder goal for his countrymen.
After the match, Rakitic admitted that he is distraught at failing to make the most of the chance that could have taken Croatia to the European quarter-finals, stating that he is bound to have sleepless nights as he recalls his miss.
However, the attack minded midfielder stated that nothing more could be asked of the Croatian players as they did not leave anything in reserve and gave everything on the pitch.
"I did not manage to take the chance that came my way. I think I will probably have sleepless nights thinking about that," Rakitic was quoted as saying on UEFA’s official website.
"It was obvious that we gave everything on the pitch, we gave it our best shot. I can honestly say that my soul was left on that pitch, and I think I need a few people to carry me off the pitch because I was literally dead.”
"I just want to say one big, big thank you to our supporters. They were cheering for us, they were here with us all of this time – we are really very, very proud that people like that are behind us."
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