Venezuela		Hrvatska
WC G2	Tactics	4-2-1-3 holland
46%	Possession	54%
53%	Play in the half	47%
9	Shots	8
2	Fouls	5
1	Yellow cards	0
0	Red cards	0
3	Offsides	6
78.2	average mark	80.3
outstanding	Shooting	outstanding
outstanding	Passing	incredible
outstanding	Defending	incredible

2 minute.
Trbušić takes over possession. Trbušić passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Saperlot just manages to reach the ball first. Saperlot has a fantastic effort at goal. Post!
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Venezuela - Hrvatska 0:1

8 minute.
following a swift pass, Carrero attempts to control the ball. Brčinović takes over possession. Varela fouls. Varela is cautioned.

10 minute.
Kisa passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Čeliković takes over possession. Čeliković makes a one-touch pass. Brčinović just manages to reach the ball first. Brčinović centers. The ball hits the bar.

23 minute.
Estrada has been injured, he will have to be substituted. Palacios comes on to the pitch.

44 minute.
Monagas approaches the ball. Habuš plays the ball through. Carrero takes over possession. Carrero takes a swing and hits it... Mitić hopelessly throws himself behind the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
Venezuela - Hrvatska 1:1

45 minute.
Kisa plays the ball through. Čeliković just manages to reach the ball first. Čeliković lobs the ball high into the air. Trbušić takes over possession. Trbušić has a fantastic effort at goal. Reinoso palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Venezuela 65%, Hrvatska 35%.
None of the teams have managed to break the deadlock - the game remains closely poised!
Venezuela - Hrvatska 1:1

48 minute.
Varela attempts to pass. Carrero just manages to reach the ball first. Carrero has problems with catching the ball. Carrero takes a swing and hits it... Mitić desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Venezuela - Hrvatska 2:1

50 minute.
Kisa approaches the ball. Kisa centers. Čeliković plays the ball off with his head. Saperlot approaches the ball. Saperlot takes a swing and hits it... The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.

61 minute.
Monagas takes over possession. Brčinović fouls inside the box. Penalty! Monagas was hurt. He`s crying with pain! Repuh comes on to the pitch. Pelicarić comes on to the pitch. Kasap comes on to the pitch. The pressure mounts. The Referee puts the ball on the penalty spot. Carrero takes a run-up. Mitić desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Venezuela - Hrvatska 3:1

63 minute.
Monagas takes over possession. Carrero approaches the ball. Carrero makes an instep pass. Monagas takes over possession. Monagas has a fantastic effort at goal. The ball hits the post.

69 minute.
Pastrana takes over possession. Pastrana makes a one-touch pass. Monagas approaches the ball. Monagas centers. Carrero rises up and heads the ball.
What a tremendous chance!

82 minute.
Offside. Pelicarić caught by the offside trap. Brizuela approaches the set piece. Pršut chests the ball. Monagas approaches the ball. Monagas has a fantastic effort at goal. Mitić tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Venezuela 41%, Hrvatska 59%.
Venezuela - Hrvatska 3:1