The Croatia vs Morocco match is proving to be an intense affair. The match means a lot to Morocco, since they became the first team in the history of the World Cup to have qualified for the semi-final. They can end their tournament on a high if they beat the 2018 finalists.
In the 74th minute of the match, Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol was tackled by Morocco’s Sofyan Amrabat inside the penalty box, which was a clear foul according to many fans on Twitter. The referee might not have seen it, but for VAR to overlook the foul is pretty shocking.
Check out some of the fan reactions right here:
Another fan said on Twitter, “There is contact, but it doesn’t take him down or impede his stride- Gvardiol *chooses* to crumple and fall over when he could have stayed up and had a shot. Contact doesn’t always equal a foul. @BBCSport pundits and commentators need to stop calling diving ‘clever’.”
Some of the refereeing decisions in the ongoing tournament have been contentious, with players like Luka Modric, Lionel Messi, and Pepe complaining about the decisions.
Croatia ended up winning the match and coming third in the tournament, just like they did back in 1998. Immediately after the match, their captain, Luka Modric, took a selfie with a staffer of the Moroccan national team. This was the legendary midfielder’s last World Cup game, and he has left a mark on the tournament’s history that will be remembered for a long time to come.
Tomorrow Argentina and France will clash at the Lusail Stadium in the final of this year’s FIFA World Cup. The tournament has been memorable on many counts, and fans will once again start waiting for the next iteration, set to be hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada in 2026.
