Pasalic's Late Strike Secures Croatia's Victory Over Slovenia

Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Slovenia in a friendly international, thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Mario Pasalic. Captain Luka Modric, potentially playing his last home game, scored early in the second half. Following a Slovenian equalizer, Pasalic's goal ensured a morale-boosting win for Croatia ahead of the World Cup.

Croatia substitute Mario Pasalic dramatically clinched a stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory against Slovenia in their friendly international on Sunday. It was Croatia's final warm-up match before heading to the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Luka Modric, potentially featuring in his last home international, gave Croatia a lead in the second half. However, a defensive mishap allowed Slovenia's Andraz Sporar to level the score in the 83rd minute. Pasalic then capitalized on a bouncing ball to secure the win in the dying moments.

Despite earlier defeat to Belgium, the morale-lifting victory sets Croatia in good stead as they prepare for their World Cup opener against England on June 17, with group matches ahead against Ghana and Panama.