Croatian players celebrate Andrej Kramaric’s (right) goal against Canada in the 2022 World Cup Group F match played at Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar, Monday 27/11/2022. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Kramaric finally put his name on the scoreboard for the second time in the 70th minute. Again he followed Perisic’s assist with the Canadian defense showing weakness.
Croatia still have a chance to increase the advantage. However, Borjan made back-to-back saves to repel Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic’s efforts.
There is still a chance that Canada will fall at the feet of Junior Hoilett. It’s a shame the former Blackburn Rovers player couldn’t maximize his chances.
Croatia then gave Canada a lesson on added time. Kamal Miller made a mistake. Mislav Orsic broke away on his own and found Lovro Majer to slot into an empty net in the 90+4th minute.
Composition of players
Croatia (4-3-3): Dominik Livakovic; Josip Juranovic, Dejan Lovren, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa; Luka Modric (Mario Pasalic 86), Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic (Lovro Majer 86); Ivan Perisic (Mislav Orsic 86), Andrej Kramaric (Nikola Vlasic 72), Marko Livaja (Bruno Petkovic 60)
Canada (3-4-3): Milan Borjan; Alistair Johnston, Steven Vitoria, Kamal Miller; Richie Laryea (Junior Hoilett 62), Atiba Hutchinson (Sam Adekugbe 72), Tajon Buchanan, Alphonso Davies; Stephen Eustaquio (Ismael Kone 46), Jonathan David (Lucas Cavallini 72), Cyle Larin (Jonathan Osorio 46)
World Cup 2022 infographic. (Liputan6.com/Abdillah)
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