ZAGREB: Tears and cries of joy, hugs and songs, firecrackers and flares – Croatia was on fire Wednesday (July 11) after the win against England for the first time in the final of world Cup.
"Croatia in the final of the World Cup! It is so beautiful! Miracle of all the miracles in Russia!" HRT TV commentator Drago Cosic shouted ecstatically.
Croatia beat England 2-1 in overtime thanks to Mario Mandzukic's goal in the second overtime period for an appointment with France. Moscow, Sunday
Thousands of fans gathered in the biggest fan zone of the country on Zagreb's main square, braving intermittent rain to cheer the "Fiery Ones" (Vatreni) on a giant screen. celebrate the victory over England "/>
Zagreb's main square bursts as fans celebrate the victory against England. (AFP / Denis Lovrovic)
"We can be proud and happy … we do not want to stop here," said Luka Modric, star of Croatia, at HRT
