Group L: Croatia, England, Ghana, Panama

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

Croatia struggling.

[jack j]

Painful watching Modric. He's properly finished

[Paullow]

Panama possibly the better team in the first half, but Croatia take the lead.

 

Panama out as it stands.

[samptime29]

Outstanding flick to set up that wonderful cross. Top goal.

[Paullow]

Should have been 2-0 there. Massive chance.

[Pata]

That’s so poor finishing.

[Wolfcastle]

Attempted finish to emphasise a thought I've had about how they've played today - not as good as they think they are any more

[Ridman]

200 caps for Modric  

[Mike]

13 minutes ago, Ridman said:

200 caps for Modric  

 

Weekend at Bernies this tourney, mind.

[Viana]

Panama have won fuck all but they deserve loads of credit. This is not a historically successful footballing nation. Their rise under Christiansen is a testament to the identity he's installed and while it hasn't got them the points they need this time round, it's another important experience as they continue to grow. In time they'll produce way more players who can succeed playing this way over lumping it long and hoping for second balls. 

 

As for England. It was boring as fuck, but it's fine. We won't play another team that are that defensive.