Croatia broke England's heart after they denied the Three Lions from reaching the World Cup final. It was thrilling clash where Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal deep in extra time as Croatia beat England 2-1.
Kieran Trippier’s freekick early in the match put England on course to reach their first final since 1966. It was a magnificient curling shot from 25 yards, which is also England’s first goal from a freekick at the World Cup since David Beckham against Ecuador in 2006.
But it wasn’t enough for them, as Croatia came stronger in the second half and equalised through Ivan Perisic. Sime Vrsaljko crossed from the right and Perisic striked the ball in front of Kyle Walker to score the 68th minute equaliser.
As both sides failed to get the second goal, the match was dragged into the extra-time. Mandzukic finally used his remaining energy to score the 109th minute winner and take Croatia into the World Cup final for the first time in its short history.
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