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CroFlames · 07-03-2018, 10:08 AM

I was just thinking this morning about Modric's penalty in ET and shootout. I secretly thought that Croatia was 100% eliminated when he missed in ET, and shades of Turkey 2008 came in like a black cloud. I don't doubt the players were thinking the same thing.
It took some massive concentration and mental strength to miss in the 116' then come in a cooly score one against a hot keeper in the shootout. Some true leadership.

Got me thinking of his total body of work for club and country this season, and I think if Croatia win the WC, he's got to be a serious contender for Ballon d'Or.

07-03-2018, 10:08 AM	#2341
CroFlames Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2015 Exp:	I was just thinking this morning about Modric's penalty in ET and shootout. I secretly thought that Croatia was 100% eliminated when he missed in ET, and shades of Turkey 2008 came in like a black cloud. I don't doubt the players were thinking the same thing. It took some massive concentration and mental strength to miss in the 116' then come in a cooly score one against a hot keeper in the shootout. Some true leadership. Got me thinking of his total body of work for club and country this season, and I think if Croatia win the WC, he's got to be a serious contender for Ballon d'Or.