Croatia beats Armenia to clinch final automatic Euro 2024 spot

BERLIN, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ante Budimir's goal helped Croatia finish second in Group D after beating stubborn Armenia 1-0 on the last matchday of UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday.

Croatia started strongly, knowing that only a victory would ensure an automatic berth for next year's finals in Germany.

The hosts pressed Armenia on the back foot and came close on 13 minutes when Andrej Kramaric tested Ar