SAT, JUNE 16 2018-theG&BJournal-Croatia profited from Etebo’s own goal to put them ahead in the 32nd minute of play in a game that was evenly poised. The Super Eagles pressed forward shortly with quick counter attack play and had close misses. But Croatia held on to the 1-0 goal lead at half time. 1-0 at were some little bit of concerns about Nigeria’s defesive play.
In the midfield also Nigeria struggle to cope but the play remained even at that. Odion Ighalo didn’t get the type of support he will normally get from the midfield when playing one man upfront with Alex Iwobi playing too deep behind the striker.
Croatia got a freakish penalty in the 69th minute. Luke Modric stepped up and tucked it in. 2-0 Croatia. That was an insurance goal for Croatia a goal that sank the hopes of 180 million Nigerians. And that was the score line at the end of an enthralling encounter. That puts Croatia at the top of the group with 3 points after
