O for all their greater possession and early domination, Croatia went in at halftime 2-0 down thanks to two classic sucker-punches from their South American opponents.
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The intricate play and tight triangles Croatia were attempting only had to falter in a tiny way, and when they did Argentina were ready to pounce.
It was a cruel irony that, having looked the stronger side for the best part of half an hour, it was Croatia’s inspirational playmaker Luka Modric who lost possession and let Argentina in.
Source: CNA
