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I’m not sure about that, I’m partisan as I wanted France to win, but though Croatia chased the game, didn’t feel like they were the better team, let down by their lack of finishers.
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I don't think Croatia chased the game at all. Aside from 10 minutes of good play, France were quite average. I totally agree with you about Croatia's lack of finishers. They had by far the better opportunities (did France have a shot on goal during open play in the first half?) and if Croatia could have got the ball in the net, they could have easily been 4 up by half time.
However, Griesman (with his first touch at 17mins) was a clear dive, he was halfway down before contact with the Croatian player, and it was bad luck with the following free kick. And the penalty was a poor call and game changer.
Overall, a team with a population of a couple of London Borough's (4m) got through to the World Cup Final and played their socks off. It's just a shame that the Ref's decisions had such an influence on the game.
Muppetteer
They were the better team in the game. A very soft free kick opportunity, and an awful penalty decision to France. It should have been 2:2 and extra time.