Our northern cousins, those formerly English, have demonstrated a high level of skills on the soccer pitch. Simultaneously, Croatia has elevated its game to an equally high level since the partition of the former Yugoslavia. In the first half of today's World Cup contest, Canada got a jump start in the 2nd minute with a goal that rocked the Croats. But, the East Europeans were not daunted by this rapid fire goal. Over the next 43 minutes, the Red & White checkers dominated the pitch, out running the Maple Leafs, beating to the ball again and again. In the 32nd minute, the Croats put one in the back of the net, after having an earlier shot called back for offsides. Then, with the sides' aggressive onslaught, the Croats scored another goal in the 44th minute, making it a 2-1 tally as halftime was whistled by the referee.
Advantage: Croatia
In the earlier game, favorite Belgium was defeated by Morocco. Hmmm. What's going on with European teams?
Next game: Germany v. Ronaldo & Co.
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