Croatia vs Morocco match played at Khalifa International Stadium, AI Rayyan on Saturday, 17 December 2022.
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Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the play off on Saturday to finish third in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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The victory secured by Croatia a top three finish in the World Cup for the second successive time after their runners up performance 4 years ago in Russia.
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In the 1998, Croatia beating the Netherlands with a similar scoreline of 2-1 and achieved the third place in World Cup.
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The third place play off started with a flurry of goals as Croatia took the lead in the seventh minute.
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Josko Gvardiol scored the opening goal with a stunning header after a brilliantly executed set piece play.
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But less than two minutes Morocco to level the score when Achraf Dar netted the equalizer in the ninth minute.
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Croatia’s winner came in the 42nd minute when Mislav Orsic scored a superb goal just before the half time break.
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Finally, Croatia managed to hold off the Morocans and sealed a third place in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup.
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