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1. 90+7'

   The match has just finished.

2. 90+6'

   Harry Kane (England) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the right post.

3. 90+5'

   Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick strike towards the bottom left corner that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a goal-line clearance.

4. 90+4'

   The referee blows his whistle, Croatia are awarded a corner kick.

5. 90+4'

   The ball is cleared after Ivan Perisic (Croatia) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.

6. 90+4'

   Andrej Kramaric (Croatia) volleys the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but one of the defenders blocks his shot.

7. 90+3'

   Marco Pasalic (Croatia) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.

8. 90'

   6 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

9. 90'

   Nikola Vlasic (Croatia) commits a foul during an attacking move.

10. 87'

    That's the end of the game for John Stones, who is replaced by Marc Guehi (England).

11. 85' 4 - 2

    Goal - 4:2! Bukayo Saka laid the ball off to Marcus Rashford (England), who shot from close range into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.

12. 85'

    Mateo Kovacic (Croatia) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the bottom left corner, but Jordan Pickford easily deals with the threat.

13. 82'

    Djed Spence (England) controls a reverse pass deep inside the box and smacks the ball low towards the middle of the goal, but the Dominik Livakovic anticipates well and smothers the ball.

14. 81'

    The ball is cleared out of defence to the edge of the box where Petar Sucic (Croatia) hits a first-time shot back towards goal. Unfortunately for him, the ball flashes high over the bar.

15. 80'

    Here comes a substitution. Djed Spence (England) is brought on as a substitute for Jude Bellingham.

16. 79'

    Here is a change. Mario Pasalic is going off and Zlatko Dalic gives the last tactical orders to Andrej Kramaric (Croatia).

17. 78'

    The game has come to an end for Martin Baturina. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Nikola Vlasic (Croatia).

18. 78'

    The game is interrupted as Josip Stanisic (Croatia) is flagged offside.

19. 77'

    Igor Matanovic (Croatia) wastes an opportunity. He finds himself in acres of space and fires in a terrific shot from long range straight towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper makes a brilliant save and stops this one!

20. 76'

    Marco Pasalic (Croatia) is unlucky with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box. A fortuitous save from Jordan Pickford stops the ball from going into the middle of the goal.

21. 75'

    Dominik Livakovic displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Marcus Rashford (England) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.

22. 74'

    The attendance for today's match is 70389.

23. 72'

    Substitution. Morgan Rogers (England) has come on for Declan Rice.

24. 72'

    Thomas Tuchel has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Bukayo Saka (England) replacing Noni Madueke.

25. 72'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Anthony Gordon leaves the pitch and Marcus Rashford (England) comes on.

26. 69'

    The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.

27. 69'

    The ball breaks to Anthony Gordon (England) after a scramble in the box, but his first-time effort is immediately blocked.

28. 67'

    The referee blows his whistle for a foul after Igor Matanovic (Croatia) overruns the ball during an attack and makes an aggressive challenge on his opponent.

29. 66'

    Zlatko Dalic has decided to substitute Petar Musa and he is replaced by Igor Matanovic (Croatia).

30. 66'

    We are about to witness a substitution. Marco Pasalic (Croatia) is replacing Luka Vuskovic.

31. 64'

    Petar Sucic (Croatia) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

32. 61'

    It looks like Ivan Perisic (Croatia) saw red with that tackle. Clement Turpin won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.

33. 59'

    18:4 – the total goal attempt statistics.

34. 58'

    Zlatko Dalic prepares a substitution. Luka Modric is replaced by Mateo Kovacic (Croatia).

35. 57'

    Harry Kane (England) skips past a few defenders in the penalty area and strikes a low shot towards the left side of the goal, but the goalkeeper denies his effort with a superb save.

36. 57'

    Declan Rice (England) whips in a cross from the corner, but Dominik Livakovic is well positioned and punches the ball away.

37. 56'

    Nico O'Reilly (England) wins himself just enough space inside the box to connect with the corner. His header flies towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper blocks the effort. Anthony Gordon (England) gets to a rebound in front of goal and sends the ball low towards the middle of the goal. However, he couldn't beat Dominik Livakovic, who shows off his superb goalkeeping ability by pulling off a great save.

38. 55'

    It will be a corner kick for England.

39. 55'

    Reece James (England) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

40. 53'

    England work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.

41. 53'

    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Declan Rice (England). England earn a corner.

42. 53'

    Declan Rice (England) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.

43. 52'

    Declan Rice (England) takes a shot from the edge of the box after a brilliant solo effort. The ball heads towards the right post, but the goalkeeper denies him with a fantastic save. England have a corner.

44. 51'

    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Croatia, is intercepted by one of the defenders.

45. 49'

    Declan Rice sends over an inswinging corner and Nico O'Reilly (England) gets his head on the ball, but it goes just wide of the right post.

46. 49'

    The ball goes out of play and England have been awarded a corner kick.

47. 48'

    Jude Bellingham (England) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the middle of the goal. Dominik Livakovic is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.

48. 47' 3 - 2

    Jude Bellingham (England) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Dominik Livakovic is just a bystander as the ball flies off the post into the bottom left corner. The score is 3:2.

49. 46'

    The whistle blows and Clement Turpin starts the second half.

50. 45+7'

    The match has reached half-time.

51. 45+5' 2 - 2

    GOAL! Ivan Perisic meets a cross inside the box and heads the ball across the goal, where Petar Musa (Croatia) lurks and pokes it into the back of the net. 2:2.

52. 45+4'

    Mario Pasalic (Croatia) received a pass and didn't think long what to do with it. He fired a powerful long-range shot which went painfully close to the right post.

53. 45+1'

    Reece James (England) is unable to get the free-kick over the defensive wall from mid-range.

54. 45'

    5 additional min. will be played.

55. 45'

    Clement Turpin blows his whistle after Mario Pasalic (Croatia) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. England are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.

56. 42' 2 - 1

    Harry Kane (England) jumped highest inside the box to meet a perfectly executed corner kick by Declan Rice. His header bounced off the ground and went inside the left post behind the goalkeeper. It's 2:1.

57. 41'

    Declan Rice (England) is about to take a corner kick.

58. 40'

    7:2 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.

59. 36' 1 - 1

    Goal! Great play by Petar Sucic releases Martin Baturina (Croatia) in space on the edge of the box. He spots the keeper off his line and coolly puts the ball into the left side of the goal. 1:1.

60. 34'

    Reece James (England) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.

61. 33'

    Nico O'Reilly (England) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

62. 31'

    Good defending. Noni Madueke (England) tries to find Jude Bellingham inside the box, but the pass is cut out.

63. 28'

    The foul by Luka Vuskovic (Croatia) was seen by Clement Turpin who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

64. 27'

    The percentage of ball possession is – 57:43.

65. 23'

    It’s hot out there so the ref signals there will be a cooling break for the players to take on some fluids.

66. 21'

    Jude Bellingham (England) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.

67. 20'

    The Croatia players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.

68. 16'

    Elliot Anderson (England) takes a pot shot from distance after a rebound fell kindly for him, but it's blocked by an opponent.

69. 16'

    The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to England.

70. 16'

    Noni Madueke (England) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked.

71. 14'

    He should have scored! Petar Musa (Croatia) gathered a short pass deep inside the box but took too long to shoot, allowing the defender to make the block.

72. 12' 1 - 0

    GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Harry Kane (England) into the right of the net, giving goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic no chance!

73. 11'

    The ref indicates that Harry Kane (England) must retake the penalty!

74. 10'

    Dominik Livakovic anticipates the direction of the penalty by Harry Kane (England). He attempted to put the ball into the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper was there in time to deny him.

75. 9'

    Harry Kane (England) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.

76. 9'

    Referee Clement Turpin sees the trip by Luka Modric (Croatia) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle. Penalty! A huge opportunity to score for England.

77. 8'

    England have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

78. 8'

    Harry Kane (England) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.

79. 6'

    Jordan Pickford (England) sends a long ball forward to Noni Madueke, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.

80. 5'

    England seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.

81. 3'

    Josip Sutalo (Croatia) wins the ball from the resulting corner but blazes it well over the bar.

82. 2'

    Ivan Perisic (Croatia) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.

83. 1'

    The first half has started.