The goals, minute by minute
- 31'Petar SucicGoal · 1-0
- 73'Derrick LuckassenGoal · 1-1
- 83'Nikola VlasicGoal · 2-1
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Croatia (11th FIFA) vs Ghana (72nd FIFA)
Level of the teams
- Croatia: pedigree and midfield experience (Modrić), though with a shaky defense and a generational transition underway.
- Ghana: individual names (Kudus) and pace, but in poor form and well below in pedigree.
Key factors
- Croatia superior in talent and game management.
- Ghana will try to unsettle with pace out wide.
- Croatia wants a win to secure qualification.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Croatia (alternative: 1-0 Croatia)
- Croatia win: 70%
- Draw: 20%
- Ghana win: 10%
Player to watch: Luka Modrić, Croatia's brain.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Croatia is superior in talent and should win. Ghana can be a nuisance at times with its pace, but a Croatian win is the most likely scenario.