Croatia vs Ghana, win, 2, 1, winner Croatia
Croatia
Ghana
FIFA World Cup โ round 3 โ 06.27.26 โ 23:01
Croatia secured the 1/16 finals of the World Cup on the last match day. Croatia should not have lost to Ghana, who had already qualified, but this did not happen. Croatia saw Derrick Lucassen (ex-Anderlecht) equalize in the second half, but Nikola Vlasic won 2-1 with a brilliant header.
His legs just didnโt close in time.
Half an hour later, Petar Suฤiฤ brought the first relief to the Croats. His long-range shot went past the feet of Derrick Lucassen (ex-Anderlecht) to give Croatia the lead.
Important with an eye to the next round, although Croatia should not lose to Ghana, who have already qualified. Croatia for some time was even the virtual leader of the group, because at that time not a single goal had been scored in Panama-England.
Croatia were allowed to put that second-half group win out of their minds due to several English goals, although there still seemed to be no problem.
Ghana tried to level the score but, apart from Antoine Semenyoโs corner kick, which went wide of the goal, it could not become dangerous.
Until Ghana were awarded a free kick with fifteen minutes left to play.
The ball fell at the feet of Lucassen, who signed the score 1โ1. The flag was initially flagged for offside, but after VAR intervention it was determined that the player who was offside had no influence on the game.
Croatia were not allowed to concede a goal for the rest of the match.
And it wonโt happen again. Croatia changed weapons and again clearly chose to attack. Marko Pasalicโs shot was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Asare, but he had no chance at the subsequent corner.
Modric drew the ball onto the head of Vlasic, who sent the ball perfectly into the corner. This means Croatia, like third-placed Ghana, could once again qualify for the knockout stages.
In the previous two tournaments, Croatia reached at least the semi-finals. Will Croatiaโs Golden Generation be able to repeat this feat once again?
Abdul Fatawu (Ghana) heads wide. He sees the ball disappear past the goal.
The ball crossed the baseline and a corner kick ensued. It was taken by Luka Modric (Croatia), but his cross was too short and he was cleared.
Foul by Kojo Pepra Oppong (Ghana) on Igor Matanovic (Croatia). The referee whistles.
Marvin Senaya (Ghana) shot blocked by defense.
Mario Pasalic (Croatia) shoots but his shot is blocked by the defense.
Luka Modricโs corner (Croatia) does not produce any result: his cross is too short and is handled by the defence.
Foul by Marin Pongracic (Croatia) on Brandon Thomas-Asante (Ghana). The referee whistles.
The referee blows the whistle for Marvin Senaya (Ghana) after his fight with Josko Guardiol (Croatia).
An additional 7 minutes will be added.
Referee intervenes: Caleb Yirenky (Ghana) pushes.
Linesman notes: Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) was offside.
The line judgeโs flag goes up: Igor Matanovic (Croatia) is offside.
Kwasi Sibo (Ghana) is whistled back. He treated Igor Matanovic (Croatia) too harshly.
Luka Modric (Croatia) crosses the ball onto Nikola Vlasicโs head and he heads it into the net for 2 โ 1.
Luka Modric takes a corner for Croatia. He throws the ball in the center in front of the goal.
Save from Benjamin Asare (Ghana) who parries the ball while diving.
Mario Pasalic (Croatia) has an attempt on goalโฆ
The referee whistles for Martin Baturin (Croatia) after his fight with Marvin Senaya (Ghana).
Nikola Vlaลกiฤ (Croatia) is whistled back. He treated Abdul Fatawu (Ghana) too harshly.
Purpose matters! VAR confirms Ghanaโs goal.
Goal for Ghana! Derrick Lucassen scores thanks to Ernest Nuama.
The referee whistles Marin Pongracic (Croatia) after his fight with Thomas Partey (Ghana).
Foul by Ivan Perisic (Croatia) on Abdul Fatawa (Ghana). The referee whistles.
Jordan Ayew takes a corner for Ghana, centered in front of goal.
Jordan Ayew (Ghana) is whistled back. He treated Dominik Livakovic (Croatia) too harshly.
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana) gets in a shot but his shot is blocked.
Jordan Ayew takes the corner for Ghana. He throws the ball in the center in front of the goal.
Ante Budimir (Croatia) pushes his opponent. The referee intervenes.
Foul by Marvin Senay (Ghana) on Martin Baturin (Croatia). The referee whistles.
Linesman notes: Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) was offside.
Ante Budimir (Croatia) is whistled back. He was too harsh on Marvin Senaya (Ghana).
Abdul Fatawu (Ghana) tries but his shot misses the target.
The referee whistles Thomas Partey (Ghana) after his fight with Petar Suฤiฤ (Croatia).
The referee whistles Nikola Vlasic (Croatia) after his fight with Gideon Mensah (Ghana).
Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) tries but his shot misses the target.
Mateo Kovacic (Croatia) has a shot blocked by the defence.
Foul by Kwasi Sibo (Ghana) on Martin Baturin (Croatia). The referee whistles.
Goal for Croatia! Petar Suฤiฤ scores thanks to Mateo Kovacic.
The attempt is saved by Benjamin Asare (Ghana), who misses the ball.
The cross reaches Ivan Perisic (Croatia). His header is aimed towards the goalโฆ
The referee whistles Elisha Owusu (Ghana) after the fight with Martina Baturina (Croatia).
Ante Budimir (Croatia) is whistled back. He was too harsh on Thomas Partey (Ghana).
Marin Pongracic (Croatia) puts his head on the ball but canโt get it under control.
Free kick for Croatia. Kwasi Sibo (Ghana) pinned Petar Suฤiฤ and the referee saw it.
Nikola Vlaลกiฤ (Croatia) hits the post! Not for Croatia.
Croatia were unlucky: Nikola Vlasicโs shot hit the post.
Elisha Owusu (Ghana) is whistled back. He treated Martina Baturina (Croatia) too harshly.
The referee whistles for Kamaldin Suleman (Ghana) after his fight with Petar Suฤiฤ (Croatia).
Foul by Marvin Senay (Ghana) on Martin Baturin (Croatia). The referee whistles.
Eleven names in Ghana:
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Croatian national team composition:
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Ghana is already confident in the next round
Ghana can play with confidence tonight, with 4 points, they are mathematically confident in the next round. Only the position has not yet been determined, even first place is still possible, but then we can only hope that England will have big troubles with Panama.