World Cup: Croatia and Morocco to battle for the third-place finish


After struggling a 3-0 defeat within the semi-finals towards Argentina, Croatia is again coaching in Doha for the third-place playoff towards Morocco.Though the third-place match is usually seen as a pleasant one, Croatian ahead Andrej Kramarić, set the file straight. He stated each Morocco and Croatia will struggle for the bronze medal. “They’re preventing for his or her lives as a result of should you win a medal at a World Cup you grow to be an immortal hero in your nation. That is the identical factor we’re going to do,” stated the Croatian ahead throughout a press convention.Luka Modric and his staff had been comfortably overwhelmed by a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina on Tuesday.For 37-year-old Modric, Saturday’s match is prone to be his remaining World Cup look.The midfielder has received 161 caps for his nation since his debut in 2006.In the meantime, Morocco will likely be trying to bounce again from their 2-0 loss to France.Regardless of going 1-0 down within the opening minutes, the Atlas Lions fought valiantly and refused to buckle.Helped by their buoyant supporters, they pushed the reigning champions within the second half however finally conceded a second aim.The Atlas Lions may need missed out on a spot within the remaining however they’re going to wish to wrap up a fairytale run on this World Cup with a historic third-place end.The third-place playoffs will kick off on Saturday.On Sunday, France and Argentina will lock horns to find out who will win soccer’s most prestigious trophy.