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1. 90+6'

   The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.

2. 90+4'

   Rough tackle by Andres Andrade (Panama). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.

3. 90+3'

   Michael Murillo (Panama) takes the direct free kick from far out, but his shot flies into the stands.

4. 90+2'

   Petar Sucic (Croatia) has tested the patience of referee Pierre Atcho and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.

5. 90+2'

   The attendance for today's match is 43036.

6. 90+1'

   Eric Davis (Panama) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.

7. 90'

   We will have 5 min. of added time.

8. 90'

   Carlos Harvey (Panama) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. Panama earn a corner.

9. 90'

   That will be all from Yoel Barcenas who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Tomas Rodriguez (Panama).

10. 90'

    Substitution. Eric Davis (Panama) on for Cesar Blackman.

11. 90'

    Ante Budimir (Croatia) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!

12. 89'

    Cecilio Waterman (Panama) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Pierre Atcho blows his whistle for a foul.

13. 89'

    Mario Pasalic (Croatia) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle.

14. 86'

    The actual number of corner kicks in this match – 6:2.

15. 83'

    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Azarias Londono (Panama) comes onto the pitch so that Jose Fajardo Nelson can be given a rest.

16. 83'

    Marin Pongracic (Croatia) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Pierre Atcho blows his whistle for a foul.

17. 82'

    Martin Baturina (Croatia) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.

18. 82'

    Luka Sucic (Croatia) decides to have a go at goal from the long-range free kick, but the wall jumps as one and makes the block. Danger averted! The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Croatia.

19. 81'

    The referee signals a substitution. Mario Pasalic (Croatia) is brought on as a substitute for Luka Modric.

20. 80'

    Pierre Atcho interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Jose Fajardo Nelson (Panama). Croatia are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.

21. 80'

    Carlos Harvey (Panama) receives a fine cross inside the box and attempts to score a goal, but his shot flies just wide of the right post.

22. 79'

    The referee points to the corner flag and Panama will take a corner.

23. 79'

    Jose Rodriguez (Panama) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

24. 78'

    Jose Rodriguez (Panama) receives a pass and decides to smash the ball from long range, but his poor effort sails high over the bar.

25. 77'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Cecilio Waterman (Panama) replaces Jiovany Ramos.

26. 74'

    Christian Martinez (Panama) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

27. 73'

    Petar Sucic (Croatia) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Pierre Atcho has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

28. 72'

    Here is a change. Mateo Kovacic is going off and Zlatko Dalic gives the last tactical orders to Petar Sucic (Croatia).

29. 72'

    The game has come to an end for Marco Pasalic. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Luka Sucic (Croatia).

30. 69'

    The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.

31. 68'

    Christian Martinez (Panama) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.

32. 68'

    Carlos Harvey (Panama) rises highest from the corner to head at goal, but his effort towards the underside of the crossbar is brilliantly kept out by the goalkeeper. Panama win a corner.

33. 68'

    Panama have been awarded a corner kick.

34. 68'

    Half-chance! Michael Murillo (Panama) plays a pass into the box, but Dominik Livakovic reacts well to snuff out the attack.

35. 68'

    Dominik Livakovic makes a sensational save to thwart a great chance. A rebound falls to Michael Murillo (Panama) on the edge of the box and he strikes goalwards, but the ball ends up in the keeper's gloves instead of the bottom right corner.

36. 65'

    Jose Cordoba (Panama) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Pierre Atcho blows his whistle for an infringement.

37. 64'

    Marco Pasalic (Croatia) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.

38. 62'

    This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Christian Martinez (Panama).

39. 62'

    Jose Rodriguez (Panama) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Panama.

40. 61'

    What was Yoel Barcenas (Panama) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.

41. 60'

    Jose Cordoba (Panama) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Pierre Atcho blows for a foul.

42. 60'

    Jose Fajardo Nelson (Panama) connects with a cross from the side, but produces a header which goes miles wide of the left post.

43. 57'

    Marco Pasalic (Croatia) misses a big chance! He fires the ball high over the crossbar from inside the 6-yard box after the ball rebounded to him.

44. 57'

    A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Marco Pasalic (Croatia) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the middle of the goal, but Orlando Mosquera pulls off an easy save.

45. 57'

    Jose Rodriguez (Panama) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.

46. 57'

    Michael Murillo (Panama) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear. Corner kick. Panama will have an opportunity.

47. 56'

    Josip Sutalo (Croatia) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Pierre Atcho saw the whole situation.

48. 54' 0 - 1

    It's in the back of the net! Josip Stanisic sprays a pass out to Ante Budimir (Croatia), and he has an easy job to slot the ball into an empty net. The score is 0:1.

49. 53'

    Jose Cordoba (Panama) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Pierre Atcho blows his whistle for a foul.

50. 52'

    Christian Martinez (Panama) takes the corner with a short pass.

51. 52'

    Christian Martinez (Panama) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. The referee signals a corner kick to Panama.

52. 50'

    Andrej Kramaric (Croatia) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.

53. 49'

    Jose Rodriguez (Panama) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

54. 46'

    Pierre Atcho blows his whistle after Jose Fajardo Nelson (Panama) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.

55. 46'

    The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) comes off for Andrej Kramaric.

56. 46'

    Zlatko Dalic makes a switch. Ante Budimir is coming on in place of Petar Musa (Croatia) at the start of the second period.

57. 46'

    Everything is set for the start of the second half.

58. 45+4'

    The first half of today's match has just finished.

59. 45+2'

    A dangerous looking corner kick from Marco Pasalic (Croatia) is cleared to safety by the defence.

60. 45+1'

    Martin Baturina (Croatia) receives a pass then lets rip from long range towards the bottom left corner, but Orlando Mosquera watches it all the way and makes an easy save. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Croatia.

61. 45+1'

    The referee blows his whistle as Christian Martinez (Panama) was too aggressive in his challenge.

62. 45'

    3 additional min. will be played.

63. 44'

    Josip Sutalo (Croatia) commits a rough foul. Pierre Atcho stops the game and makes a call.

64. 40'

    Michael Murillo (Panama) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball.

65. 39'

    Michael Murillo (Panama) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.

66. 38'

    The foul by Jose Rodriguez (Panama) was seen by Pierre Atcho who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

67. 36'

    Jose Cordoba (Panama) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Pierre Atcho blows his whistle for a foul.

68. 34'

    Christian Martinez (Panama) touches the ball with his hand.

69. 32'

    Croatia keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.

70. 30'

    Luka Modric (Croatia) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.

71. 29'

    Yoel Barcenas (Panama) commits a rough challenge and Pierre Atcho blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Croatia.

72. 28'

    Christian Martinez (Panama) commits a foul during an attacking move.

73. 23'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

74. 22'

    Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) was too forceful with his tackle and Pierre Atcho interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

75. 19'

    Martin Baturina (Croatia) attempts to feed Petar Musa with a chip pass, but Orlando Mosquera reacts well and comes off his line to intercept.

76. 17'

    Michael Murillo (Panama) tries to find Jose Fajardo Nelson, but he puts too much power on the pass.

77. 16'

    Marco Pasalic (Croatia) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Panama.

78. 13'

    Poor challenge! Luka Modric (Croatia) is penalised for tripping and Pierre Atcho blows his whistle.

79. 10'

    Yoel Barcenas (Panama) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.

80. 8'

    Mateo Kovacic (Croatia) commits a foul after bringing down his opponent with a slide tackle. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Panama.

81. 6'

    Carlos Harvey (Panama) is penalised for holding. Pierre Atcho signals a set piece.

82. 5'

    Jiovany Ramos (Panama) trips an opposition player and Pierre Atcho signals a foul.

83. 4'

    Michael Murillo (Panama) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

84. 3'

    Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Pierre Atcho blows for a foul.

85. 2'

    Luka Modric (Croatia) gets on the end of a lofted pass near the penalty spot, but it's a poor header and drifts high over the bar.

86. 1'

    The match has just started.