france vs croatie

The forward holds his nerve from 12 yards as he slots his effort into the bottom corner with ease, sending Subasic the wrong way.

BLOCK! The referee has taken his time to make the decision and he points to the spot. However, Rebic and Vrsaljko were equally impressive, while Lovren had his moments at the back along with the key stop from Subasic.

France vs Croatia Full Match Highlights. The match was played on 15 July at the Luzhniki Olympic Stadium in Moscow. However, when under pressure, Les Bleus talented backline came to the fore to hold them at bay. He gets a boot on the ball, although not enough to take possession. Griezmann duly converted to put France back in front at the break. Their two goals in the second period were deserved as Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe fired home from distance, which proved to be decisive in securing the crown. They'll have to be resilient at the back to see this one out. Lloris or Modric will be lifting that trophy come the end of proceedings today. Kante is booked for his foul on Perisic. Assisted by Andrej Kramaric.Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football.Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer.How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. FRANCE 1-0!!! France are the team for all seasons - possessing an all-round quality that has carried them to this World Cup triumph.When that is added to an element of good fortune, it can prove a deadly combination.Croatia will complain bitterly that Griezmann went down theatrically for the free-kick that led to Mandzukic's own goal, and they will also feel Perisic's handball was not clear-cut enough for VAR to make that decisive intervention just before half-time.What is not in doubt, however, is the sheer quality this France side possesses, a potent attack the spearhead for a strong midfield and outstanding defence.When Croatia threatened to come back once more early in the second half, Pogba and Mbappe's strikes from the edge of the area past the static Danijel Subasic - who still looked less than fully fit after injuring a hamstring in the quarter-final against Russia - proved the defining passage of this final.France celebrated joyously at the final whistle after claiming the sport's greatest trophy once more, with Deschamps - the coach whose conservative methods have often brought criticism - tossed high into the air by his players. When it looked as though Croatia were heading to the spot for a third time on the bounce Mandzukic came to the fore to decide the contest. He tries to go for the strike, but he loses possession in the box. A super strike from Perisic levels the World Cup final. FIFA World Cup Final. He works the ball back towards Rakitic on the edge. Zlatko Dalic's men will have confidence that they can respond, but the second half will be a true test of their character and quality under the biggest pressure. GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! Mbappe raids down the right flank and sends a dangerous low cross towards the near post. Energy has come in abudnance in the midfield, while the forward line has had grit and craft from Giroud and Griezmann. This was the first World Cup to utilise VAR - so it was perhaps inevitable it would play a major part in the final. France Croatia live score (and video online live stream*) starts on 8 Sep 2020 at 18:45 UTC time in UEFA Nations League, League A, Gr. Les Bleus were put on the back foot in the second half as a Gabriel Mercado goal put Argentina ahead. Penny for the thoughts of Nikola Kalinic, who was sent home after refusing to play as a substitute in the Nigeria match. Croatia return home as beaten World Cup finalists but their approach to this match will have won the hearts of neutrals and earned them a prolonged standing ovation from their fans at the final whistle.Zlatko Dalic's side were the better team for the first hour despite trailing, and were pushing France back when they were hit by those two swift hammer blows from Pogba and Mbappe.Croatia had done it the hard way to reach this final, winning on penalties in the last 16 and quarter-final against Denmark and hosts Russia respectively before requiring extra time to beat England in the semi-final.Yet they showed no signs of tiredness as they tore into France from the first whistle, and even when the game looked out of reach they never once let their heads drop, threatening an unlikely comeback when Mandzukic cashed in on Lloris' error.It was not to be but world-class midfielder Luka Modric has illuminated this World Cup, while the energy, commitment and threat of Perisic stood out here.Croatia's footballers and their coach will return home as national heroes - a status they fully deserve after their contribution to this spectacular World Cup and their all-out approach to this final. Croatia give the ball away and it falls to Mbappe, who releases the run of Pogba. Rakitic collects an offload and blasts a left-footed volley over the bar. Excellent graft from the Chelsea forward. 2nd Half.