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The match is over
Lovren’s long-range shot over the bar was the final event of the match.
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The second half has 5 minutes of extra time
Substitute Majer kicked the ball with his left foot past the Argentinian defender and changed direction, but goalkeeper Martinez still successfully blocked it.
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Majer finished
Substitute Majer kicked the ball with his left foot past the Argentinian defender and changed direction, but goalkeeper Martinez still successfully blocked it.
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Croatia does not have an honorary table yet
Lovro Majer took a dangerous corner kick, but no player had time to finish at close range.
On the Argentina side, Angel Correa and Juan Foyth replaced MacAllister and Molina.
82′
MacAllister missed
Dybala created just enough, but MacAllister’s close-range shot sent the ball wide of the post.
81′
Modric left the field
Luka Modric makes way for junior Lovro Majer.
74′
The two teams replaced each other
De Paul and Alvarez left the field, making way for Palacios and Dybala.
On the Croatian side, Livaja replaced Kramaric.
70′
Messi assisted Alvarez
Lionel Messi dribbled the ball on the right wing while midfielder Gvardiol chased him.
68′
Romero received a yellow card
The Argentinian defender received a yellow card after a tackle from behind on Petkovic.
63′
Croatia created chaos in the penalty area from Modric’s free kick, but no one took the opportunity.
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This is the third time Argentina faces Croatia at the World Cup, but the first time is in the knock-out round.
Argentina will be without the services of two full-backs Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuna due to suspension.
Croatia conceded three times at the 2022 World Cup, with two goals coming in regular time.
The competition between two number 10s promises to decide the semi-finals.
To neutralize the pragmatism of Croatia’s playing style, Argentina needs to take advantage of every advantage.
Second, Argentina has better squad depth.
Third and most important, it’s still Messi.
Certainly, limiting Messi’s influence will be key to Croatia’s ambition to reach the World Cup final for the second consecutive time.