"The 2018 World Cup runner-up quickly recovered, however, as Josko Gvardiol leveled in the 23rd. Making his return to the national team after two years away, Petar Musa put Croatia ahead 2-1 after halftime from Josip Stanisic's assist. In complete control, Croatia added a third goal when Nikola Vlasic volleyed in a precise cross from Ivan Perisic at the far post."
"Coach Ronald Koeman's Netherlands came from behind in Warsaw to draw with Poland 1-1 and take a major step toward direct qualification in Group G. With one match left to play, the Dutch top the group, three points clear of the Poles after Memphis Depay's second-half equalizer canceled Jakub Kaminski's opener. The Netherlands also has a much better goal difference before the final match against Lithuania."
Croatia secured qualification for next year's World Cup by defeating the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka, coming from behind after an early goal by Geza David Turi. Josko Gvardiol equalized, Petar Musa scored after halftime, and Nikola Vlasic added a third from Ivan Perisic's cross. The Faroe Islands finished Group L behind the Czech Republic and will not advance. Montenegro beat Gibraltar 2-1. In Group G, the Netherlands drew 1-1 away at Poland with Memphis Depay equalizing Jakub Kaminski's opener, leaving the Dutch top with one match remaining and a superior goal difference ahead of Lithuania.
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