World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Croatia beats Greece 4-1
ZAGREB, Nov. 9, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Croatia defeated Greece by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 3-1), in the first leg of a World Cup qualifier tie on Thursday night at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb.
Croatia dominated the first half thanks to goals from Modrić ('13 on penalty), N. Kalinić ('19) and Perisic ('33). Leading 3-1 at the break, the Croatians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Kramarić in the 49th minute.
The second leg between Croatia and Greece will be played on Sunday November 12, 2017 (kick-off: 20:45) in Athens.
Fixtures and Results : Playoff
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Overview
Croatia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1998)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- Statistics: Third Place (1998)
Greece at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1994)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Croatia
4:1
Greece
4:1 (3:1)
- 9 November 2017
- 20:45
- Zagreb
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