Croatia beats Germany to advance to World Cup semifinals

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LYON, Jul. 4, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Croatia reached the semifinals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win against Germany (halftime: 1-0) on Saturday night at the Stade de Gerland in Lyon.

Croatia dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Robert Jarni in the 45th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Croatians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Vlaović '80 and Šuker '85).

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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Overview

Germany at the World Cup

  • 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
  • 14 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)

Croatia at the World Cup

  • First appearance
  • 1 participation in the qualifications
1998 World Cup Poster
Germany
0:3
Croatia
0:3 (0:1)
  • 4 July 1998
  • 21:00
  • Lyon

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