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16 Jun 2018

19:00

Kaliningrad Stadium

Sandro Ricci

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Discipline

89:00'

Croatia's Marcelo Brozovic is shown a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Marcelo Brozovic's first yellow card in this FIFA World Cup.
It's the 12th yellow card Sandro Ricci has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (4 matches)
Marcelo Brozovic (Midfielder) has now been shown 1 yellow card in 1 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Substitution

88:00'

88th min: John Mikel Obi is replaced by Simy.

This is the first time John Mikel Obi has been substituted this season in 1 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 1 time in 5 FIFA World Cup starts.
Simy makes his FIFA World Cup debut.

Substitution

86:00'

86th min: Mario Mandzukic is replaced by Marko Pjaca.

This is the first time Mario Mandzukic has been substituted this season in 1 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 1 time in 3 FIFA World Cup starts.
Marko Pjaca makes his FIFA World Cup debut.

Substitution

78:00'

78th min: Ante Rebic is replaced by Mateo Kovacic.

This is the first time Ante Rebic has been substituted this season in 1 starts. Overall, he has been substituted 1 time in 1 FIFA World Cup starts.
Mateo Kovacic on for the 1 time this season from his 1 appearance on the bench, never appearing in the starting XI this season, Overall he has come of the bench 3 times in 3 appearances on the bench.

Substitution

73:00'

73rd min: Odion Ighalo is replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho.

Odion Ighalo has been substituted for the first time, starting 1 time in this FIFA World Cup season.
Kelechi Iheanacho makes his FIFA World Cup debut.

Goal

71:00'

Luka Modric scores his first goal vs Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium in the 71st minute (2 - 0).

This is the first goal for Luka Modric in the FIFA World Cup.
Croatia go on to score a third goal 25% of the time after scoring two goals. They have scored two goals in 4 of their last 10 FIFA World Cup matches and gone on to score again 1 time.
Nigeria go on to concede a third goal 20% of the time after conceding two goals. They have conceded in two goals in 5 of their last 10 FIFA World Cup matches and gone on to concede again 1 time.
Luka Modric (Midfielder) has now scored 1 goal in 6 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Discipline

70:00'

Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong is shown a yellow card in the 70th minute.

William Troost-Ekong's first yellow card in this FIFA World Cup.
It's the 11th yellow card Sandro Ricci has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (4 matches)

Penalty

69:00'

Luka Modric scored a penalty awarded by Sandro Ricci after a foul by William Troost-Ekong.

It's the 2nd penalty Sandro Ricci has awarded in the FIFA World Cup, he has given 2 penalties to the home side and none to the away side. (4 matches)
That was the first time Luka Modric took a penalty in the FIFA World Cup and he scored it.
Croatia score their first taken penalty in the FIFA World Cup.

Substitution

62:00'

62nd min: Alex Iwobi is replaced by Ahmed Musa.

Alex Iwobi has been substituted for the first time, starting 1 time in this FIFA World Cup season.
Ahmed Musa started as a sub 1 time, never appeared in the starting XI this season.

Substitution

60:00'

60th min: Andrej Kramaric is replaced by Marcelo Brozovic.

Andrej Kramaric has been substituted for the first time, starting 1 time in this FIFA World Cup season.
Marcelo Brozovic started as a sub 1 time, never appearing in the starting XI this season.

Half Time

45:00'

When Croatia lead 1-0 after 45 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 1 WC games. (last 2 matches)

Goal

32:00'

Oghenekaro Etebo has scored an own goal for Croatia at Kaliningrad Stadium in the 32nd minute (1 - 0).

This is the first own goal for Oghenekaro Etebo in the FIFA World Cup.
That's the 2nd own goal that Nigeria have conceded in the FIFA World Cup in 6 seasons.
When Croatia lead 1-0 after 32 minutes, they have never kept a clean sheet in the last 1 WC games. (last 2 matches)

Discipline

30:00'

Croatia's Ivan Rakitic is shown a yellow card in the 30th minute.

Ivan Rakitic has picked up his first yellow card this season, he now has 2 yellow cards in 2 FIFA World Cup seasons.
It's the 10th yellow card Sandro Ricci has handed out in the FIFA World Cup. (4 matches)
Ivan Rakitic (Midfielder) has now been shown 2 yellow cards in 4 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances.

Kick Off

0:00'

With 3 goals Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Forward) is the leading scorer in this FIFA World Cup.

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Croatia's FIFA World Cup starting XI averages 29 years and 215 days, with the youngest player in the line up Ante Rebic at 24 years and 268 days, compared to the oldest Danijel Subasic at 33 years and 233 days.
Nigeria's FIFA World Cup starting XI averages 25 years and 159 days, with the youngest player in the line up Francis Uzoho at 19 years and 232 days, compared to the oldest John Mikel Obi at 31 years and 54 days.
The debutantes for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup are Danijel Subasic(Goalkeeper), Ivan Strinic(Defender), Domagoj Vida(Defender) & Andrej Kramaric(Forward).
Danijel Subasic becomes the 50th player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
Danijel Subasic is the 50th Croatia player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
Ivan Strinic becomes the 51st player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
Ivan Strinic is the 51st Croatia player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
Domagoj Vida becomes the 52nd player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
Domagoj Vida is the 52nd Croatia player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
Andrej Kramaric becomes the 53rd player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
Andrej Kramaric is the 53rd Croatia player to play for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup.
The debutantes for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup are Francis Uzoho(Goalkeeper), Abdullahi Shehu(Defender), Brian Idowu(Defender), William Troost-Ekong(Defender), Oghenekaro Etebo(Midfielder), Wilfred Ndidi(Midfielder), Odion Ighalo(Forward), Alex Iwobi(Forward) & Leon Balogun(Forward).
Francis Uzoho becomes the 73rd player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Francis Uzoho is the 73rd Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Abdullahi Shehu becomes the 74th player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Abdullahi Shehu is the 74th Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Brian Idowu becomes the 75th player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Brian Idowu is the 75th Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
William Troost-Ekong becomes the 76th player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
William Troost-Ekong is the first Netherlands player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Oghenekaro Etebo becomes the 77th player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Oghenekaro Etebo is the 76th Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Wilfred Ndidi becomes the 78th player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Wilfred Ndidi is the 77th Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Odion Ighalo becomes the 79th player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Odion Ighalo is the 78th Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Alex Iwobi becomes the 80th player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Alex Iwobi is the 79th Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Leon Balogun becomes the 81st player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Leon Balogun is the 80th Nigeria player to play for Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup.
Croatia have played 16 FIFA World Cup matches, winning 7, drawing 2 and losing 7.
Nigeria have played 18 FIFA World Cup matches, winning 5, drawing 3 and losing 10.
Croatia have scored 21 goals in 16 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.31 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
Nigeria have scored 20 goals in 18 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.11 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
Croatia have conceded 17 goals in 16 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.06 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
Nigeria have conceded 26 goals in 18 FIFA World Cup matches averaging 1.44 goals a match compared to the competition average of 1.42.
Sandro Ricci has refereed 3 times in the FIFA World Cup and issued 9 yellow cards, that's an average of 3 per match.
Sandro Ricci has refereed 3 matches in the FIFA World Cup and issued 1 red card.
Sandro Ricci has refereed 3 matches in the FIFA World Cup and awarded 1 penalty, that's an penalty every 3 matches.
Sandro Ricci has refereed 3 matches in the FIFA World Cup and awarded 1 penalty, 1 have been for fouls and none for handball.
This is the first time Sandro Ricci has refereed this fixture in the FIFA World Cup.
Sandro Ricci is in charge of Croatia for the first time in the FIFA World Cup.
Sandro Ricci is in charge of Nigeria for the first time in the FIFA World Cup.
Croatia did not win a match at home in the last 3 FIFA World Cup games.
Last time when Nigeria ended in a draw in the FIFA World Cup was on 16 June 2014 vs Iran, they played 3 games without having a draw.
Stipe Pletikosa (Goalkeeper) has made 9 FIFA World Cup appearances. He has faced 2 penalties and is yet to save any.
Joseph Yobo (Defender) has made 10 FIFA World Cup appearances and has 1 assist.
Stipe Pletikosa (Goalkeeper) has made 9 FIFA World Cup appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Vincent Enyeama (Goalkeeper) has made 8 FIFA World Cup appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Darijo Srna (Midfielder) has made 6 FIFA World Cup appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 1 yellow card.
Stipe Pletikosa (Goalkeeper) has made 9 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances. He has faced 2 penalties and is yet to save any.
Stipe Pletikosa (Goalkeeper) has made 9 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Darijo Srna (Midfielder) has made 6 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances, he has scored 1 goal and been shown 1 yellow card.
Joseph Yobo (Defender) has made 6 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.
Ivan Perisic (Midfielder) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances, he has scored 2 goals and 1 assist.
Ahmed Musa (Midfielder) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and scored 2 goals.
Ivan Rakitic (Midfielder) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances, has 1 assist and been shown 1 yellow card.
Kenneth Omeruo (Defender) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Juwon Oshaniwa (Defender) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Vedran Corluka (Defender) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
John Mikel Obi (Midfielder) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Dejan Lovren (Defender) has made 3 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and been shown 1 yellow card.
Mario Mandzukic (Forward) has made 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and scored 2 goals.
Michael Babtunde (Midfielder) has made 2 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appearances and has 1 assist.

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