Croatia 1-1 against Morocco

Livakovic

of course

With less work than on other occasions, he again proved to be a reliable goalkeeper.

two

stanisic

busy

He came in at right-back, replaced Juranovic, and minimized the damage caused by Boufal.

3

put down

Promise

Lovren’s replacement was more accomplished. It promises to be important in the future.

4

Guardiol

superclass

He scored one of the goals that closed the championship to frame (except for the famous action where he could not stop Messi).

5

Perisic

Edge

Used to act like a winger, this time he did it as a winger but a bit deeper.

6

Modric

Infinite

We won’t see good old Luka at another World Cup, but his legacy is already part of Croatian history.

7

Kovacic

Employee

Without Brozovic, he ran and worked hard against a tough Moroccan midfield.

8

Lovro Majer

Talented

Shows talent on all four sides. With his left foot and his creativity, he is a constant danger to the rival defense.

9

Mislav Orsic

Goal scorer

It is incomprehensible that he played as little as he did. His goal, 2-1, was one of the best in the World Cup.

10

Kramaric

Injured

He left wounded and in tears. He is 31 years old but he may be thinking of retiring from the national team.

Eleven

Marko Livaja

Intermittently

Back in the starting team, more was expected of him than he offered.

12

Vlasic

Incisor

He came on with half an hour to play and gave Croatia’s attack a different air.

13

Bruno Petkovic

Offensive

The ‘most forward’ striker of all in this Croatian team. His goals are unnecessary.

14

pasalic

Refreshing

He wasn’t a starter, but he was fine when he got on the pitch.

fifteen

Jakic

debutante

He didn’t play the whole World Cup, and he did it even though it was just an addition.