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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' - KICK OFF: Nigeria gets underway.
  • 5' - 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.
  • 10' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Iwobi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' - Victor Moses has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 29 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' - The referee shows Croatia player a Yellow card on 30.
  • 32' - What a strike from Oghenekaro Etebo! The score is 0-1.
  • 37' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' - Croatia is showing some good football. However, Croatia are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 47' - Ahmed Musa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 52' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 57' - 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.
  • 60' - Another change for Croatia made on 60 minute. Andrej Kramaric leaves to be changed by Marcelo Brozovic.
  • 62' - Time for substitution for Nigeria. Alex Iwobi is replaced by Ahmed Musa.
  • 67' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leon Balogun made 272 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 70' - Nigeria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 71' - What a strike from Luka Modric! The score is 1-1.
  • 72' - The whistle greets Odion Ighalo as he departs to be replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho.
  • 77' - It looks surprising Nigeria does not make any changes. Ivan Strinic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 78' - It is a substitution in Croatia team. Ante Rebic is replaced by Mateo Kovacic on 78 minute.
  • 83' - 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 Brian Idowu suffering a number of foals already.
  • 86' - Another substitution for Croatia to replace Mario Mandzukic by Marko Pjaca on 86 minute.
  • 88' - The Nigeria manager makes a substitution. John Obi Mikel departs to be replaced by Simeon Nwankwo.
  • 89' - The referee calls foul for Marcelo Brozovic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Croatia players.

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