Russia 2018 World Cup: Croatia Qualify For Knock Stage After Thrashing Argentina 3-0

Argentina would not like to remember how they were embarrassed by Croatia in a match ended as their worse tournament defeat since 1958.
The South American technically face elimination after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Croatia in their second match at the 2018 World Cup.
Argentina seemed spell bound right After the first half, as Ante Rebic turned around for a volley that beat goalkeeper Caballero to the post when his attempt to chip a pass to Argentina's Mercabo went wrong in 53rd minutes.
Rebic punished Argentina's Caballero for his error
Croatia soon doubled the lead through Luka Modric. After a fast break, he drilled a right-footed shot from 25-yard through to the bottom left of the post in 80th minutes. Hence, Argentina were literrally consumed by the Croatians as Messi was well marked from start.
In injury time, things went wrong once again, and the European side were in their opponents' box again which led to Rakitic netting the third goal in 90th+1 minutes to completed victory for Croatia.
Rakitic kicked in the ball for the third goal as Argentina went down embarrassed 
Croatia have secured a place at the round of 16 having won the match while the
Argentines fate hangs in the balance. They will have to win their match against Nigeria otherwise a draw means elimination.

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