63 out of 64 games at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have been completed. Next up, it’s the big final on 18 December, Sunday at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. Argentina vs France, Messi vs Mbappe, a lot of matchups on offer, and it should be an exciting final. Until tomorrow night, it’s a goodbye!
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Croatia 2-1 Morocco
Full time! Croatia secure third place at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar with a 2-1 win over Morocco in the third-place playoff. Goals from Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orsic seal the deal for Zlatko Dalic’s men. Morocco, who had become the first African team to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-finals, finish their campaign at fourth place.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco
Six minutes added in injury time, and almost two minutes of the same is over.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco
Josko Gvardiol of Croatia looks close to scoring another goal for his team, but is taken down by a rough tackle from the opposition. The referee is not interested in this and refuses to listen to this appeal from Croatia, and the game resumes.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco
Morocco’s Ounahi with a rough tackle while looking to take the ball away from the opposition. He is handed a yellow card for this foul. Just around 10 minutes left for Morocco to stay in the game.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco
Amrabat withdraws to the back four as Morocco’s goalscorer Dari and El Yamiq are off with injury. Morocco still searching for that one goal which will take them back in the game.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco
Andrej Kramaric is screaming in pain after picking up an injury, and he is replaced by Nikola Vlasic. Croatia maintains the lead and Morocco still looking for answers.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco
Chance for Croatia to score a third goal, but it does not result in a third. Orsic gets a good pass from Perisic but he hits a shot that ends up wide of the right post.
Croatia 2-1 Morocco
The second half is underway, with Morocco kicking off the proceedings. Can Croatia add another goal, or will Morocco respond strongly?