Posted on 07/11/2018 9:43:01 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
This is a FIFA World Cup™ semi-final decades in the making. Both sides have waited patiently for their turn, each experiencing heartbreak in prior editions since they last appeared in the final four. Croatia have 'only' had to wait 20 years (semi-finalists at France 1998), while England last reached the semi-final stage 28 years ago at Italy 1990.
Indeed, this first World Cup meeting between the pair will have a historic outcome. Croatia were defeated by hosts France back in 1998, meaning they have never reached a World Cup Final, while the Three Lions have only reached the Final once before, when they lifted their sole World Cup Trophy more than half-a-century ago - on home soil in 1966.
If both coaches are honest, they will admit that before Russia 2018 started, they would not have anticipated reaching this stage. But both sides have certainly earned their place with valiant performances.
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8 minutes
Mandzukic has bragging rights over his new Juve teammate.
GOOOOOL!!!!! Croatia takes the lead! 2-1.
Superior conditioning is showing right now.
Jamie Vardy is on for England. He could be a difference maker.
Looks like Croatia will be facing off against France!
England has played... poorly.
OH NO!!!!
It’s not over, yet. Lots of good headers for England.
Croatia v France not much of a historical grudge match.
It's been a bad few days for England.
It’s ovah! Croatia is going to the World Cup final!!!
Why are they taking Modric off?
Shots on Target:
Croatia: 7
England: 2
UGH....
France should be heavily favored, but we’ll see. Love to see Croatia win it.
YESSS!!!!! Croatia moves to the World Cup final!!!!!
Lots of drunk mad English fans will be hitting the pubs and streets. Be safe.
My beeber is stunned! Heavily favored England upset by little Croatia!
This is a game for the ages.
Are Croats still pissed Napoleon ruled over them for a few years?
It’s not an upset, Croatia has more talent than England.
England punched way above their weight to get this far.
Not to worry; they still have to play the consolation game vs Belgium on Saturday.
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