L'essentiel
- Croatia took the lead against Panama in a crucial World Cup match.
- Substitute Budimir scored in the 54th minute after an assist from Stanisic, breaking a scoreless first half.
- The loser of this match will be eliminated from the World Cup.
Résumé généré par IA
Pourquoi c'est important
This is an incredibly important match for both sides, with the loser's World Cup dream over. A draw will keep both teams alive, but with both Ghana and England on 4 points, a win is imperative for both sides.
Live score: Panama vs Croatia
By Jon Healy
57' Pasalic fails to make it 2-0
By Pokuah Frimpong
I'm not sure why Pasalic has not scored there.
Croatia breaks away in their own half, and Pasalic breaks free, and Modric finds him with a great through ball.
One on one with the keeper, and Mosquera stays on his feet and blocks the first effort, which falls back to Pasalic, but he skies the second effort.
54' CROATIA ARE IN FRONT!!
By Pokuah Frimpong
An immediate impact from the substitute, Budimir.
An excellent bit of play on the right wing between Pasalic and Stanisic.
Stanisic has plenty of space to get a low cross into the box, and Budimir can redirect it towards the goal.
Loser goes home in Group L
By Pokuah Frimpong
This is an incredibly important match for both sides, with the loser's World Cup dream over.
A draw will keep both teams alive, but with both Ghana and England on 4 points, a win is imperative for both sides.
No surprise that Croatia decided to make attacking changes at the break.
Croatia subs
By Pokuah Frimpong
On: Ante Budimir, Andrej Kramaric
Off: Josko Gvardiol, Petar Musa
46' Second half underway
By Pokuah Frimpong
Panama, get us going.
HT Stats
By Pokuah Frimpong
Possession: PAN 36% - 64% CRO
Shots: PAN 1 - 2 CRO
Shots on target: PAN 0 - 0 CRO
Big chances: PAN 0 - 0 CRO
Expected Goals: PAN 0.06 - 0.05 CRO
HT: Panama 0-0 Croatia
By Pokuah Frimpong
A tight opening 45 minutes — scoreless between the two sides.
Panama has been the best of the two teams going forward, but still has nothing to show for it.
45 + 2' Mosquera denies Baturina
By Pokuah Frimpong
Baturina finds some space on the edge of the box. He manages to get a shot away, but Mosquera dives to his right and clears it away for a corner.
45' Three minutes added on
By Pokuah Frimpong
Three minutes left to play in this opening 45 at Toronto Stadium.
Still yet to see a shot on target from either side.
39' Murillo causing havoc
By Pokuah Frimpong
Murillo is having his way on the right wing.
He skips past a few Croatian defenders but runs out of room and ideas inside the box to get a shot away.
His pace and physicality have been a real problem for Panama.
36' Panama dangerous on counter
By Pokuah Frimpong
There have been a few occasions now where Panama have been able to win the ball back up high and looked goal-bound.
This time, they just can't seem to pull it off as the pass out to Martinez is not as sharp as it needs to be to capitalise.
31' Physical contest
By Pokuah Frimpong
It's really congested in the middle of the park.
Kovacic and Modric are just not getting the space they would like. Panama is in good shape.
First real bit of sustained possession from Croatia.
23' Hydration break
By Pokuah Frimpong
This probably comes at a good time for Croatia, who have started the slower of the two sides.
23' Crossbar saves Croatia
By Pokuah Frimpong
Martinez does well to keep the ball in play. He manages to get an excellent cross into Rodriguez, which is tipped onto the crossbar.
On a second rewatch, not so sure Martinez saves it from going out, but either way, Panama are certainly pushing for the opener.
20' Croatia trying to stretch Panama defence
By Pokuah Frimpong
Early in this game, Croatia seems to be really wanting to stretch the Panama defence in the wide areas.
They've sent in a few crosses, particularly coming from the right, but haven't had any luck just yet.
17' Panama first big chance
By Pokuah Frimpong
A great switch of play for Panama almost works out.
Good control from Murillo, who charges down the right wing and whips in a low, driving cross that just misses the boot of a flying Fajardo in front of goal.
13' Modric late challenge
By Pokuah Frimpong
Modric comes flying in but is just a fraction late and takes out Rodriguez.
Nothing malicious, but a sore one for Rodriguez.
10' Panama free kick in promising position
By Pokuah Frimpong
Well worked by the Panamanians to find the ball in an attacking position, which catches Croatia out, and sets up a free kick on the edge of the box.
Bárcenas elects to go with an out-swinger, and it's cleared away.
Questions ouvertes
- Will Panama equalize?
- Can Croatia extend their lead?