Kovacic spurns a golden chance to make it 3-0, with his shot blocked by the keeper in a one-on-one situation
Victor Moses has a shot blocked by the defence in a rare attempt for Nigeria
Nigeria are very disappointing tonight. They are struggling to trouble Croatia
Luka Modric converts a penalty to give Croatia a deserved 2-0 lead. The penalty was awarded after a clumsy challenge by William Troost-Ekong on Mandzukic
Croatia look likely to add to their lead as Nigeria's defence continues to struggle
Nigeria's Moses goes close with a low shot that narrowly misses the target
The second half is underway
The referee blows his halftime whistle
Kramaric almost makes it 2-0! He is found by an inviting cross from Rakitic to send a glancing header just over the bar
An own goal by Nigeria's Oghenekaro Etebo gives Croatia the lead! Nigeria are unlucky to concede
Croatia's Andrej Kramaric fires a powerful shot that is deflected off a Nigerian defender and goes out
Neither side has a clear avdantage after 30 minutes
It's a fast-paced affair, with both sides looking capable of opening the scoring
A chance for Croatia! A shot from Ivan Perisic goes just over the bar
Nigeria have the better possession but are yet to pose any threats
Match is underway
Players are in the tunnel now just before the game.
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