Former Croatian striker Mario Mariozhukich (№17) scores a winning goal in gates of England [19659005] For the first time in the final of the World Cup, France and Croatia will play. The first were already the best team on the planet – twenty years ago. In the semi-finals matches, France won Belgium, Croatia – England
– In the first semifinal, he loved Belgium, – says a former Ternopil player "Niva" Igor Yavorsky, 59 years old. – The Belgians have seized the initiative. If you opened the account – would win. But Musa Dembale "fell" from the game. Nasser Shadli did not fit exactly. Dris Mertens replaced him – and did not help the partners.
There were no such failures in France. The team is balanced on all lines. Everyone played at a high level, and Kilian Mbappe showed an outstanding football. Never seen a player who runs a ball at this speed. From Mbappe, the French will be favorites in any match. Gira worked a lot. He prepared every attack. Pogba was collected and focused, unlike Manchester United matches.
In the second semifinal, I would put England in second place for England, not the fact that the Croatians play. The speed of the Gareth Southgate team is one of the best on this Cup. But after the head of Ivan Periich, the English collapsed. They started making mistakes in defense. Croatia's second ball was a matter of time. More Southgate made unsuccessful substitutions
Croatia will have little chance against France in the final. The team of Didier Descham is more powerful. My forecast: 70% for 30 – in favor of France. But Croats can help courage. If the whole game is played like Perišic's ball, they can become world champions. In addition, we must not forget that Croatia has passed first against Denmark, Russia and England. And each time he equalized the score or advanced
The last match will take place on Sunday, July 15th.
Football. 2018 World Cup Finals
1/2 finals
France – Belgium – 1: 0
Croatia – England – 2: 1
Third Place Match
Saturday 14 July ,
17:00 Belgium – England
Final
15 July, Sunday
18:00 France – Croatia
TV: Inter, broadcasting texts – gazeta.ua