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2018 World Cup: Hope for Super Eagles as Croatia humiliates Argentina

2018 World Cup: Hope for Super Eagles as Croatia humiliates Argentina

Croatia in a brutal 3-0 win against Argentina on Thursday, now tops Group D with 6 points.

Croatia’s victory tonight means that a Nigeria win over Iceland, and a draw or win against Argentina, will see the Super Eagles to the next round in the World Cup.

Croatia inflicted a brutal 3-0 World Cup defeat on Argentina which might reduce their morale to participate in the tournament.

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Lionel Messi the star man for Argentina hasn’t had the best of game since the tournament started.

Messi had no answer after Argentina’s goalkeeping Chelsea’s Willy Caballero gave Croatia a 53rd-minute lead after a slight mistake which broke the deadlock. The goalkeeper attempted a lob over the head of Croatia’s Ante Rebic and didn’t do it so well. Rebic volleyed the ball home beautifully, and it was a 1-0 win.

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Modric made it 2-0 in the 81st-minute, jinking round his marker and unleashing a beautiful curling shot.

Ivan Rakitic compounded Argentina’s misery, settling down to score the final goal just at the 90th minute of the game.

Nigeria will face Iceland tomorrow at 4:00 pm Nigerian time and much is expected from the Super Eagles. Catch up with the match live on TVC: GOTV Ch. 27, Play TV Ch. 801, StarTimes Ch. 121.

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