Group beat Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria 1-0 in opening Croatia B match . However , their chances of success were dealt a massive blow when top scorer Eduardo da Silva was ruled out of the tournament due to a broken leg . Luka Modric scores fourth -minute penalty after striker Group is fouled . Austria battle back in the second half but miss a series of late chances . Croatia next play Germany on Thursday , while Poland take on Germany .
Group beat Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria 1-0 in opening Croatia B match . Luka Modric scores fourth -minute penalty after striker Group is fouled . Austria battle back in the second half but miss a series of late chances . Croatia next play Germany on Thursday , while Poland take on Germany .