Luka Modric Wonder goal gives Croatia 1-0 win over Turkey

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric scored a brilliant volley as Croatia defeated Turkey 1-0 in their Euro 2016 Group D opener on Sunday.

Ante Cacic's Croatia dominated throughout, twice hitting the bar in the second half, but it was only Modric's 41st-minute strike, his 11th international goal that separated the teams at the final whistle.

Victory gave Croatia revenge for their elimination on penalties by Turkey in the quarterfinals at Euro 2008, although they had previously beaten them in a qualifying play-off prior to Euro 2012.

"What can I say about the goal?" said Modric, the man of the match. "I hit the ball perfectly and thank God I scored.

"I'm really happy with this goal, but I'm even more happy about our performance and the victory and the three points."

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