World Cup: Croatia Through to the Finals, Wins England 2:1

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Croatia this evening sailed into the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after winning England 2:1 after extra time. Despite taking an early lead through a 5th minute Trippier goal, England gave up their lead in 68th minute when Perisic stabbed in Croatia’s equalizer from a cross.

After the game was levelled, Croatia had more chances to bury the game, with Ivan Perisic’s shot hitting the inside of the upright.
The game continued into extra time and in the 109th minute, Mandzukic scored the winner for Croatia. Englad tried but could do nothing in the remaining minutes, thereby confirming Croatia’s place in the finals.

Belgium will now take on England in the third place match on the 14th of July at Saint Petersburg Stadium St. Petersburg while Croatia will take on France in the finals on the 15th of July in Luzhniki Stadium Moscow.

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