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Croatia vs Nigeria, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

Croatia
Nigeria
Croatia
2 : 0
16th of June 2018 19:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Nigeria

Live comments

  • 0' - We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' - The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alex Iwobi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' - Nigeria is showing some good football. However, Nigeria are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 20' - While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' - The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Croatia that had 165 games and scored 38 goals.
  • 30' - That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ivan Rakitic.
  • 32' - What a strike from Oghenekaro Etebo! The score is 0-1.
  • 37' - It looks like no one’s ball. Croatia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
  • 47' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sime Vrsaljko made 419 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' - Nigeria seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 57' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Ivan Perisic, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 60' - It is a substitution in Croatia team. Andrej Kramaric is replaced by Marcelo Brozovic on 60 minute.
  • 62' - It is a substitution in Nigeria team. Alex Iwobi is replaced by Ahmed Musa on 62 minute.
  • 67' - Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 70' - The referee shows Nigeria player a Yellow card on 70.
  • 71' - Goal! Luka Modric scores his 33 goal in 474 matches.
  • 72' - The Nigeria manager makes a substitution. Odion Ighalo departs to be replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho.
  • 77' - Ivan Strinic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 78' - Another change for Croatia made on 78 minute. Ante Rebic leaves to be changed by Mateo Kovacic.
  • 83' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 86' - Another change for Croatia made on 86 minute. Mario Mandzukic leaves to be changed by Marko Pjaca.
  • 88' - The supporters are chanting for Simeon Nwankwo. He replaces John Obi Mikel on 88 minute.
  • 89' - Croatia player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Croatia and Nigeria (для сухой ничьи).

Today 2018-06-16 Croatia vs Nigeria are fighting Worldcup league .

Croatia had 3 games and get got 5 points in Season (2018/18)

Nigeria had 3 games and get got 3 points in Season (2018/18)

Todays referees are: Hernan Maidana, Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Emerson Augusto De Carvalho, Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse, Daniele Orsato, Antonio Mateu, Pau Cebrian, Artur Soares Dias, Sandro Ricci

Ranking

Team Played Points
Netherlands 3 7
Portugal 3 6
Brazil 3 6
Morocco 3 7
Japan 3 6
France 3 6
Argentina 3 6
England 3 7
Croatia 3 5
Senegal 3 6
Spain 3 4
Switzerland 3 6
South Korea 3 4
Australia 3 6
Poland 3 4
United States 3 5
Belgium 3 4
Iran 3 3
Ecuador 3 4
Tunisia 3 4
Germany 3 4
Mexico 3 4
Uruguay 3 4
Cameroon 3 4
Serbia 3 1
Wales 3 1
Canada 3 0
Qatar 3 0
Costa Rica 3 3
Denmark 3 1
Saudi Arabia 3 3
Ghana 3 3

Croatia

Lineup Bench

Nigeria

Lineup Bench

Croatia Past Matches

2018-05-05 Belgium
Croatia 		3
0
2018-04-28 Croatia
Slovakia 		1
2
2018-04-21 Sweden
Croatia 		4
1
2018-04-17 Czechia
Croatia 		2
1
2018-04-14 Croatia
Spain 		0
1

Nigeria Past Matches

2016-08-21 Nigeria
SV Drochtersen/Assel 		1
2