Doha: In the first half of the match against Canada in the FIFA World Cup, Croatia is leading by two goals against one. When Canada took the lead through Alphondo David in the second minute of the match, Croatia responded with two goals. Andrej Kramaric (36) and Marko Livaja (44) scored the goals for Croatia.
Canada’s goal came from a cross between Tejon Buchanan and Croatian players Lovren and Juranovic into the penalty area. Davies’ header went past Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic and into the net. This is Canada’s first goal in the World Cup.
After the goal fell, Croatia, the second place in the Russian World Cup, trembled, but soon advanced with attacks. The result came in the 36th minute. Andrej Kramaric made a pass to Andrej Kramaric on Ivan Perisic’s advance from the left corner of the Canada penalty area. Kramarich took the ball to the net with confidence.
Croatia took the lead for the first time in the match after eight minutes by scoring the equalizing goal. Canada’s Kamal Miller tries to defend Juranovic who receives the ball in Canada’s penalty area. With the ball once again, Juranovic passed the defenders to Livaja. Croatia lead through Livaja.
After a 1-0 loss to Belgium in the first match, Canada must win today’s match if they want to keep their pre-quarter hopes alive.
Canada Playing XI (3-4-3): Milan Borjan, Alistair Johnston, Stevan Vitoria, Kamal Miller, Richie Laria, Atiba Hutchinson, Stephen Eustaquio, Alphonso Davies, Tejan Buchanan, Kyle Larin, Jonathan David.
Croatia Playing XI (4-3-3): Dominic Livacovic, Bona Sosa, Josko Guardiol, Dejan Lovren, Josip Juranovic, Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brosovic, Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Marko Livaja
English Summary: FIFA World Cup 2022, Canada vs Croatia Match Live Update