Real Madrid star Luka Modric opened the score for Croatia with a penalty kick in the 11th minute in the Group E match at the Bakcell Arena in Baku.
The hosts got an equalizer in the 72nd minute when Tamkin Khalilzade put out a fine solo effort.
Croatia top the group with 10 points after 5 rounds, with Azerbaijan placed in the bottom.
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