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Modric stunner sees Croatia past Turkey

Turkey's midfielder Selcuk Inan (R) vies for the ball against Croatia's midfielder Ivan Rakitic during the Euro 2016 group D football match between Turkey and Croatia at Parc des Princes in Paris on June 12, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD

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

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

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