Modric-inspired Croatia open with a win

No shots on target, one goal. The statistics during half-time during Croatia’s assembly with Nigeria reflected an opening 45 mins shadowy by a Balkan side – though mostly dominated by defenders. Ivan Perisic went closest to attack a aim with an bid from 20m after a entertain of an hour, though in a finish it was Nigeria’s Oghenekaro Etebo who brought fun to a outrageous Croatian fortuitous in Kaliningrad, violence his possess goalkeeper following a corner.

Cautious in a initial half, Nigeria came out with some-more purpose after a break, usually for Dejan Lovren and Domagoj Vida to keep Odion Ighalo good and truly quiet. In fact, only as a Super Eagles began branch adult a vigour on Danijel Subasic’s goal, a *Vatreni* (The Fiery Ones) responded by doubling their lead, Luka Modric converting from a mark after William Ekong hold Mario Mandzukic in a box. It was no reduction than Modric deserved after a glorious arrangement that warranted him a Budweiser Man of a Match award.

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