FIFA World Cup: Croatia edge Morocco, finish third | As it happened | FIFA World Cup News

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the play-off to finish third in the FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.

Josko Gvardiol headed Croatia into lead in the seventh minute. But Morocco drew level just a couple minutes later through another headed goal by Achraf Dari. Mislav Orsic regained the lead for Croatia in the 42nd minute.

Read the match report here:

Last edition's runners-up Croatia were outplayed 3-0 by Argentina in the semifinals, while Morocco's dream run was stopped 2-0 by holders France.

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Dec 17, 2022 10:30 PM IST

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Dec 17, 2022 10:29 PM IST

Morocco can return with their head held high

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Dec 17, 2022 10:28 PM IST

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Dec 17, 2022 10:26 PM IST

Croatia win the third place for the second time after 1998

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1 year ago
Dec 17, 2022 10:24 PM IST

Full time! Croatia win 2-1 and finish third

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Dec 17, 2022 10:23 PM IST

En-Nesyri heads over!

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1 year ago
Dec 17, 2022 10:21 PM IST

Morocco fighting till the end

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1 year ago
Dec 17, 2022 10:21 PM IST

Three minutes over

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Dec 17, 2022 10:18 PM IST

6 minutes of stoppage time

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1 year ago
Dec 17, 2022 10:17 PM IST

Dealt with by the Croats

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Morocco's Hakim Ziyech in action. Photo: Twitter@FIFAWorldCup

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