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1. 90+8'

   There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.

2. 90+7'

   Issahaku Fatawu (Ghana) makes a good run with the ball into the box, but mishits his shot as it goes high over the bar.

3. 90+6'

   Luka Modric (Croatia) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.

4. 90+5'

   An attempted cross from Ivan Perisic (Croatia) is cleared. Croatia earn a corner.

5. 90+4'

   What was Kojo Peprah (Ghana) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.

6. 90+4'

   Marvin Senaya (Ghana) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.

7. 90+3'

   Luka Modric (Croatia) works the corner short.

8. 90+3'

   Marco Pasalic (Croatia) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Croatia will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

9. 90+2'

   Mario Pasalic (Croatia) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked.

10. 90+2'

    A direct free kick from a promising position, taken by Luka Modric (Croatia), is struck into one of the defending players who deals with the threat.

11. 90+1'

    Drew Fischer interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Marvin Senaya (Ghana). It's a free kick to Croatia, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.

12. 90'

    There will be a minimum of 7 min. of added time.

13. 89'

    Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.

14. 89'

    The game is interrupted as Marco Pasalic (Croatia) is flagged offside.

15. 88'

    A substitution has been made. Nikola Vlasic goes off and Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) comes on.

16. 88'

    It's time for a substitution. Marco Pasalic (Croatia) comes on in place of Martin Baturina.

17. 86'

    Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) picks up an injury.

18. 85'

    Carlos Queiroz prepares a substitution. Kwasi Sibo is replaced by Caleb Yirenkyi (Ghana).

19. 84'

    Drew Fischer blows his whistle after Kwasi Sibo (Ghana) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.

20. 83' 2 - 1

    Goal! Luka Modric sends in a fine cross from the corner kick. The ball finds the head of Nikola Vlasic (Croatia) and his precise header from near the penalty spot ricochets off the post and into the bottom left corner. The score changes to 2:1.

21. 82'

    The ball goes behind for a corner. Croatia will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

22. 82'

    Mario Pasalic (Croatia) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the right-hand post, but Benjamin Asare was alert and the score remains the same.

23. 80'

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

24. 78'

    We are about to witness a substitution. Mario Pasalic (Croatia) is replacing Mateo Kovacic.

25. 77'

    Referee Drew Fischer points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Derrick Luckassen (Ghana) goes wild in celebration.

26. 74' VAR

    Wait! Referee Drew Fischer has indicated he is going to review the Ghana goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.

27. 73' 1 - 1

    A cross from the free kick is whipped deep into the box by Ernest Nuamah and Derrick Luckassen (Ghana) gets in a shot, sending the ball into the bottom right corner. 1:1.

28. 72'

    Drew Fischer has a clear sight and sees a foul from Marin Pongracic (Croatia). A free kick is awarded to Ghana.

29. 71'

    Substitution. Kamaldeen Sulemana did his best and is replaced by Ernest Nuamah (Ghana).

30. 71'

    Here is a change. Jordan Ayew is going off and Carlos Queiroz gives the last tactical orders to Brandon Thomas-Asante (Ghana).

31. 68'

    A cooling break is underway.

32. 68'

    Ivan Perisic (Croatia) is shown a yellow card by the referee for making a challenge on his opponent, but he looks angry with the decision.

33. 66'

    The game has come to an end for Ante Budimir. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Igor Matanovic (Croatia).

34. 66'

    Jordan Ayew (Ghana) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.

35. 65'

    A cross into the box from Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) is cleared. The ball goes out of play. Ghana are awarded a corner kick.

36. 63'

    5:3 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.

37. 61'

    Petar Sucic (Croatia) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Benjamin Asare, who smothers the ball.

38. 59'

    Drew Fischer blows his whistle and it's Jordan Ayew (Ghana) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

39. 57'

    Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana) strikes a powerful volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his attempt.

40. 56'

    Jordan Ayew (Ghana) launches a cross from the corner, but Dominik Livakovic is alert to thwart the effort.

41. 56'

    Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety. Ghana force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.

42. 55'

    Ante Budimir (Croatia) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Drew Fischer blows his whistle for a foul.

43. 53'

    The linesman signals that Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.

44. 51'

    Ante Budimir (Croatia) makes a strong challenge and Drew Fischer blows for a foul.

45. 50'

    Issahaku Fatawu (Ghana) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.

46. 47'

    The opposition back off Issahaku Fatawu (Ghana) and he lashes in a shot from the edge of the box that just flies over the bar. Unlucky!

47. 46'

    The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Elisha Owusu (Ghana) comes off for Issahaku Fatawu.

48. 46'

    Carlos Queiroz has made a change at the break. Kojo Peprah has come on in place of Jonas Adjetey (Ghana).

49. 46'

    The second half has just started.

50. 45+4'

    Drew Fischer blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.

51. 45+2'

    Luka Modric (Croatia) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.

52. 45+1'

    Thomas Partey (Ghana) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. A free kick to Croatia.

53. 45'

    The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.

54. 43'

    Nikola Vlasic (Croatia) is penalised for holding. Drew Fischer signals a set piece.

55. 42'

    Elisha Owusu (Ghana) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.

56. 40'

    Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) easily beats an opponent inside the box and goes for goal, but his effort flies just wide of the left post.

57. 39'

    A cross by Ivan Perisic (Croatia) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.

58. 38'

    A snap shot from distance by Mateo Kovacic (Croatia) after a precise pass is brilliantly blocked by a defender.

59. 34'

    Kwasi Sibo (Ghana) commits a rough challenge and Drew Fischer blows his whistle for a foul.

60. 31' 1 - 0

    Mateo Kovacic slides a pass towards Petar Sucic (Croatia) who unleashes a fabulous shot from long range. The ball goes behind the surprised goalkeeper and into the bottom left corner. The score is now 1:0.

61. 30'

    Ivan Perisic (Croatia) attempts a header from outside the box after the free kick. It was too far from goal and failed to cause any serious trouble for Benjamin Asare, who made a comfortable save. The score remains the same.

62. 30'

    Elisha Owusu (Ghana) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Drew Fischer blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion. Croatia win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.

63. 25'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

64. 24'

    A clumsy foul by Ante Budimir (Croatia) and Drew Fischer blows his whistle.

65. 24'

    Ante Budimir (Croatia) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.

66. 23'

    Josip Stanisic (Croatia) sends a cross into the box, but Benjamin Asare comes off his line to gather the ball.

67. 21'

    Marin Pongracic (Croatia) wastes a great chance as he climbs high around the penalty spot to connect with a cross from the resulting free kick. He produces a header which goes well over the bar.

68. 20'

    Kwasi Sibo (Ghana) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows for a foul after seeing the whole situation. It's a free kick to Croatia in a dangerous position.

69. 19'

    Croatia hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.

70. 17'

    Nikola Vlasic (Croatia) expertly controls a neat clever pass on the edge of the penalty area, but his effort rattles the left post! What a shot that was!

71. 15'

    The possession of the ball – 51:49.

72. 13'

    Petar Sucic (Croatia) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.

73. 9'

    Ivan Perisic (Croatia) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Benjamin Asare intercepts the ball.

74. 8'

    Elisha Owusu (Ghana) brings his opponent down. Drew Fischer has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.

75. 4'

    Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Drew Fischer blows for a foul.

76. 1'

    Marvin Senaya (Ghana) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

77. 1'

    Here we go, today's match is starting right now.