World Cup semi-final: Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez inspire Argentina as they book place in final with 3-0 victory over Croatia (via IrishTimesSport)
Yellow card for Livakovic, Alvarez gets around Lovren and is through on goal but is taken out by the keeper.Modric skins Mac Allister, Croatia play it down the wing and Perisic tries a cheeky chip over the keeper from the edge of the box but it’s just over.Messi dispossessed by Kovacic who rides past three or four tackles while driving forward in typical Kovacic fashion. Kramaric is then fouled about 30 yards from goal. Modric’s cross into the box goes nowhere.
Great interplay by Croatia, nine or 10 nice passes in a row win another throw near the sideline. They keep the ball for another minute but Brozovic is dispossessed and Modric fouls Mac Allister.Cagey opening to this one, yet to be a chance of note. Croatia win the ball high up the pitch and Perisic takes the long throw but it’s cleared.Croatia sitting back a bit more than against Brazil, Argentina trying a few longer balls over the top but unable to create a good opening yet.
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