Luka Modric
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Croatia win big to take step towards Russia

Croatia put one foot toward a place in Russia next year with a 4-1 win over Greece in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff on Thursday.
May 17, 2023, 05:38 am - ESPN staff

Match Timeline

Croatia
Greece
  • KO
  • 11
  • 13
  • 19
  • 21
  • 30
  • 33
  • HT
  • 45
  • 49
  • 62
  • 72
  • 76
  • 79
  • 83
  • 89
  • FT
  • 90+4
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Match Commentary

90'+4'
Second Half ends, Croatia 4, Greece 1.
90'+4'
Match ends, Croatia 4, Greece 1.
90'+1'
Corner, Croatia. Conceded by Panagiotis Retsos.
Match Stats
CROGRE
Possession
58.8%
41.258.8
41.2%
Shots on Goal
9
3
Shot Attempts
17
7
Yellow Cards
0
3
Corner Kicks
7
3
Saves
2
5

Match Formations

Game Information

Maksimir
7:45 PM, 9 November 2017
Zagreb, Croatia
Attendance: 30,013