On Friday, Croatian striker Gliore scored the only goal as his team secured a vital victory over Malta in their World Cup qualifying match.
The match was played at the Stadion Nacionalni in Split and saw Croatia take control early on, with Gliore scoring from close range after just four minutes.
Malta struggled to create any real chances throughout the match, while Croatia's defence remained solid, keeping their opponents at bay for much of the game.
Gliore's goal proved crucial as it helped Croatia secure a comfortable win, leaving them just one point behind Italy in second place in Group D.
With just three matches remaining in the group stage, Croatia will be looking to continue their strong form and secure a place in the World Cup finals.
Overall, it was a solid performance by Croatia, who showed their quality against a tough opponent in Malta. The team will now look to build on this result and continue their unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying.
