Exhausted Croatia came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday to advance to the World Cup final for the first time in the country’s history.
“For Croatian football and Croatia as a country, this is history being written. We have our hearts, our pride and our players and that is what is really important to us,” said coach Zlatko Dalic. As for England, the players are understandably disappointed. “We’re gutted. It hurts, it hurts a lot,” captain Harry Kane said after the match.
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England crushers: Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic (left) celebrating after scoring his side’s second goal during the semi-final match against England at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Wednesday. On the right is Ivan Perisic who scored the first goal for...
Save the best for last: Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic (centre) scoring his side’s second goal during the semi-final match against England on Wednesday. — AP
All the best: England coach Gareth Southgate (left) and Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic shaking hands at the end of the semi-final match on Wednesday. — AP