Match report

Croatia Defeats England 2-1 in World Cup Semifinal

Croatia
Croatia
2–1
AET
England
England
Jul 11, 2018

In a thrilling World Cup semifinal clash, Croatia stunned England with a hard-fought 2-1 victory, securing their place in the final. Kieran Trippier gave England the early lead, but Ivan Perišić and Modrić's goals turned the tide in Croatia's favor. Croatia's resilience and tactical precision proved too much for the youthful English squad, who will now aim for third place.

Key Facts

  • • Kieran Trippier scored the opening goal for England in the 5th minute
  • • Ivan Perišić equalized for Croatia in the 68th minute
  • • Modrić secured the victory for Croatia with a goal in the 109th minute of extra time
  • • Mandžukić received a yellow card for Croatia in the 48th minute for argument
  • • Kevin Walker received a yellow card for England in the 54th minute for time wasting

Lineups

Croatia

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 D. Subašić (G)
  • 21 D. Vida (D)
  • 3 I. Strinić (D)
  • 6 D. Lovren (D)
  • 2 Š. Vrsaljko (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 7 I. Rakitić (M)
  • 4 I. Perišić (M)
  • 11 M. Brozović (M)
  • 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
  • 18 A. Rebić (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 J. Pivarić
  • 9 A. Kramarić
  • 5 V. Ćorluka
  • 19 M. Badelj
  • 1 D. Livaković
  • 8 M. Kovačić
  • 12 L. Kalinić
  • 13 T. Jedvaj
  • 14 F. Bradarić
  • 15 D. Ćaleta-Car
  • 20 M. Pjaca

England

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 18 A. Young (M)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 12 K. Trippier (M)
  • 6 H. Maguire (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 8 J. Henderson (M)
  • 20 D. Alli (M)
  • 7 J. Lingard (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)
  • 10 R. Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Rashford
  • 3 D. Rose
  • 4 E. Dier
  • 11 J. Vardy
  • 13 J. Butland
  • 14 D. Welbeck
  • 15 G. Cahill
  • 16 P. Jones
  • 17 F. Delph
  • 21 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 22 T. Alexander-Arnold
  • 23 N. Pope

Timeline

  1. England
    5' England Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Trippier
  2. Croatia
    48' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mandžukić

    Argument

  3. England
    54' England Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walker

    Time wasting

  4. Croatia
    68' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    Ivan Perišić · Assist: Šime Vrsaljko
  5. England
    74' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sterling · On: M. Rashford
  6. England
    90' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Young · On: Danny Rose
  7. Croatia
    95' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Strinić · On: J. Pivarić
  8. Croatia
    96' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rebić

    Foul

  9. England
    97' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Henderson · On: Eric Dier
  10. Croatia
    101' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Rebić · On: A. Kramaric
  11. Croatia
    109' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mandžukić · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  12. England
    112' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Walker · On: J. Vardy
  13. Croatia
    115' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mandžukić · On: Vedran Ćorluka
  14. Croatia
    119' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Modrić · On: M. Badelj

Match Stats

Stat Croatia England
Fouls 23 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 76%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 590 497
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 11 6
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 474 379
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 10 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Croatia's equalizer by Ivan Perišić in the 68th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, halting England's early dominance
  • ▸ Modrić's decisive goal in the 109th minute of extra time sealed Croatia's victory, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen