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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' - In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Croatia and Nigeria.
  • 5' - 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.
  • 10' - Croatia 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.
  • 15' - It looks surprising Nigeria does not make any changes. Odion Ighalo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' - Victor Moses has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 29 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dejan Lovren made 329 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' - Croatia receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 30.
  • 32' - Oghenekaro Etebo puts Nigeria on the lead.
  • 37' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 47' - The travelling Nigeria supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 52' - Croatia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 57' - 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 Francis Uzoho suffering a number of foals already.
  • 60' - It is a substitution in Croatia team. Andrej Kramaric is replaced by Marcelo Brozovic on 60 minute.
  • 62' - The Nigeria manager makes a substitution. Alex Iwobi departs to be replaced by Ahmed Musa.
  • 67' - Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Nigeria needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 70' - It’s a booking for Nigeria player. William Troost-Ekong gets a Yellow card.
  • 71' - Goal! Luka Modric scores his 33 goal in 474 matches.
  • 72' - The whistle greets Odion Ighalo as he departs to be replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho.
  • 77' - Nigeria started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 77.
  • 78' - The supporters are chanting for Mateo Kovacic. He replaces Ante Rebic on 78 minute.
  • 83' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 86' - It is a substitution in Croatia team. Mario Mandzukic is replaced by Marko Pjaca on 86 minute.
  • 88' - Another substitution for Nigeria to replace John Obi Mikel by Simeon Nwankwo on 88 minute.
  • 89' - It’s a booking for Croatia player. Marcelo Brozovic gets a Yellow card.
  • With this win, Croatia is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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