CROATIA have already sent one South American team home in the form of the tournament favourites Brazil and will seek to dispose of the other big team – their South American Neighbours.
Argentina have had a hard time into the semifinals with two games they should have won easily but somehow, they had to fight to win – Australia and Holland. The match against Holland was special because of the drama that it created.
Head-to-head:
June 26, 1998 World Cup Argentina 1 -0 Croatia
November 12, 2014 Friendly Argentina 2 – 1 Croatia
June 21, 2018 World Cup Argentina 0 -3 Croatia
World Cup 2022 form
FR = FIRST ROUND , R16 = ROUND OF 16 AND QF = QUATERFINALS
Argentina
Loss- Saudi Arabia FR
Win – Mexico FR
Win -Poland FR
Win -Australia R16
Win -Holland QF
Croatia
Draw – Morroco FR
Win – Canada FR
Draw – Belgium FR
WIN– Japan R16
Win – Brazil QF
If this game goes to penalties it will be truly epic because both goalkeepers are in excellent form. Argentina have never lost a semi-final game at the World Cup and are five-in-five, with the most recent being in 2014.
Croatia will be in elite company if they make consecutive finals a feat accomplished by Italy, Holland, Brazil and Germany.
Croatia is undefeated in this tournament and Luka Modric has called the shots in midfield like a true general. They are usually an underestimated team but any side that could have disposed of Brazil is a serious contender. They have grit and determination, as well as, a never die attitude.
This may well signal the end of the World Cup tournament for both Modric and Lionel Messi. It may the last chance for both to get their hands on the coveted trophy. Both teams have shown resilience and a strong team spirit in the competition.
It is a pity they are on the same side of the draw because the ability to dig deep for both teams is championship material. The crowd will be like a home game for Argentina and it will play a part to motivate them. Along with Morocco, Argentina are the best-supported team.
Argentina Vs Croatia: Clash of Goalkeepers
Qatar 2022 Semifinal 1
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
By Gerald Lutchman
CROATIA have already sent one South American team home in the form of the tournament favourites Brazil and will seek to dispose of the other big team – their South American Neighbours.
Argentina have had a hard time into the semifinals with two games they should have won easily but somehow, they had to fight to win – Australia and Holland. The match against Holland was special because of the drama that it created.
Head-to-head:
World Cup 2022 form
FR = FIRST ROUND , R16 = ROUND OF 16 AND QF = QUATERFINALS
Argentina
Croatia
If this game goes to penalties it will be truly epic because both goalkeepers are in excellent form. Argentina have never lost a semi-final game at the World Cup and are five-in-five, with the most recent being in 2014.
Croatia will be in elite company if they make consecutive finals a feat accomplished by Italy, Holland, Brazil and Germany.
Croatia is undefeated in this tournament and Luka Modric has called the shots in midfield like a true general. They are usually an underestimated team but any side that could have disposed of Brazil is a serious contender. They have grit and determination, as well as, a never die attitude.
This may well signal the end of the World Cup tournament for both Modric and Lionel Messi. It may the last chance for both to get their hands on the coveted trophy. Both teams have shown resilience and a strong team spirit in the competition.
It is a pity they are on the same side of the draw because the ability to dig deep for both teams is championship material. The crowd will be like a home game for Argentina and it will play a part to motivate them. Along with Morocco, Argentina are the best-supported team.