France vs Croatia, Worldcup 2018 FINAL
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Match Details
- Referee Hernan Maidana
- Referee Juan Pablo Belatti
- Referee Mauro Vigliano
- Referee Nestor Pitana
- Referee Massimiliano Irrati
- Referee Bjorn Kuipers
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Carlos Astroza
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Key Stats
60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)80% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for France to score. At the same time, Croatia does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Benjamin Pavard made 170 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' It looks surprising Croatia does not make any changes. Luka Modric has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 18' Mario Mandzukic puts Croatia on the lead.
- 23' France 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.
- 27' France player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 28' GOAL! Ivan Perisic scores on 28. Assisted by Domagoj Vida
- 33' 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.
- 38' GOAL! Antoine Griezmann scores on 38.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lucas Hernandez.
- 46' 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.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. France needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' The whistle greets N'Golo Kante as he departs to be replaced by Steven N'Zonzi.
- 59' GOAL! Paul Pogba scores on 59.
- 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' Goal! Kylian Mbappe scores his 229 goal in 501 matches.
- 69' What an equalizer from Mario Mandzukic!
- 71' Another change for Croatia made on 71 minute. Ante Rebic leaves to be changed by Andrej Kramaric.
- 73' The France manager makes a substitution. Blaise Matuidi departs to be replaced by Corentin Tolisso.
- 78' 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 Dejan Lovren suffering a number of foals already.
- 81' It is a substitution in France team. Olivier Giroud is replaced by Nabil Fekir on 81 minute.
- 82' It is a substitution in Croatia team. Ivan Strinic is replaced by Marko Pjaca on 82 minute.
- 87' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Croatia player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-2.
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France
Starting XI-
13
N'Golo Kante ↓ Steven N'Zonzi 54'
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9
Olivier Giroud ↓ Nabil Fekir 81'
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- 21
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Bench- 22
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18
Nabil Fekir ↑ 81'
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12
Corentin Tolisso ↑ 73'
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15
Steven N'Zonzi ↑ 54'
Coach Didier DeschampsCroatia
Starting XI- 6
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18
Ante Rebic ↓ Andrej Kramaric 71'
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- 10
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3
Ivan Strinic ↓ Marko Pjaca 82'
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Bench- 8
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Andrej Kramaric ↑ 71'
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20
Marko Pjaca ↑ 82'
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Coach Zlatko Dalic -
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Head to Head
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