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It seemed that the minimum favorite were the charges of Gareth Southgate, who easily dealt with the Swedes in the quarterfinals (2: 0). The experts wondered if the Croats would face physical clashes. In the knockout phase, they played two more games. First, they eliminated Denmark after criminal sanctions and then Russia dismissed them. – My players are tired, but we are ready for the semifinal – said Zlatko Dalić –
However, the Sons of Albion started the fight in the best possible way. Dele Alli fell in front of the penalty area and Judge Cuneyt Cakir ordered a free kick. A phenomenal shot was given by Kieran Tripier, who forced Subasic to surrender. The Croats showed themselves very badly, disappointed, among others Luka Modrić, who behaved badly. The islanders stayed longer on the ball and more often threatened the opponents' goal. In the 30th minute, at 2-0, he should relaunch Harry Kane, but the Tottenham Hotspur sniper lost the duel with the goalkeeper. The British had a modest deposit for the break.
A quarter after the break, the Croats led the draw. Vrsaljko turned to the right, and Ivan Perisić overtook Kyle Walker and hit the net with defenseless Pickford in an eclectic style
The Balkans team clearly took the wind in the sails and a moment longer later could lead another blow. Once again, Perisić was in the limelight. The star of Inter Milan shot a shot after a long corner, but this time the English saved the post. In response to Jesse Lingard, Jesse Lingard went into the penalty area but missed the frame. Finally, the finalist had to come out of extra-time or penalty shoot-out.
In overtime, they created a great opportunity for the Southgate players. After a corner, John Stones shot his head but Vrsaljko broke the ball from the goal line. Just before the end of the first game, Dalicia's players responded. After scoring Periscio at Mandzukic, it seemed he had to score, but Pickford made a phenomenal defense.
The last word belonged to the Croatians, and the goal that assured them the final of the World Cup, they scored in the 109th minute. Ivan Perisic, who played Mario Mandzukic's head, survived. The Juventus striker "detached" the defender and shot in the corner, forcing Pickford to surrender. Later, the Islanders are no longer able to respond and the promotion of Dalić's charges to the finals became a reality
For Croatia, it is the greatest success of the history of the National team. For the Vatreni gold, they will play with the national team of France (Sunday, 17:00). The following September, the British will face third place against Belgium (16:00)
Croatia – England 2: 1 after extra time (0: 1, 1: 1, 1: 1)
Goals: ] Ivan Perisić (68th), Mario Mandzukić (109th) – Kieran Trippier (5th)
Yellow card: Mario Mandzukić, Ante Rebic – Kyle Walker
Judge: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey). Widzów 78 011.
Croatia: Danijel Subasić – Sime Vrsaljko, Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Ivan Strinić (95th Josip Pivarić) – Ante Rebić (101st) Andrej Kramarić, Ivan Rakitić, Marcelo Brozovic, Luka Modrić (119) Milan Badelj), Ivan Perisic – Mario Mandzukić (115. Vedran Corluka)
England: Jordan Pickford – Kyle Walker (112. Jamie Vardy), John Stones, Harry Maguire – Kieran Trippier, Dele Alli, Jordan Henderson (97. Eric Dier), Jesse Lingard, Ashley Young (age 91. Danny Rose) – Raheem Sterling (age 74. Marcus Rashford), Harry Kane
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