World Cup 2018

Emotions run deep as Croatia beats Argentina

Croatia comprehensively beat Argentina 3-0 in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium to top Group D.

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22 June, 2018 02:06 IST
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22 June, 2018 02:06 IST
Enzo Perez reacts after missing a sitter in the first half against Croatia. (Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
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Eduardo Salvio receives treatment on the sidelines in the first half against Croatia. (Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
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Ante Rebic celebrates after scoring a brilliant volley in the 53rd minute following an error by Willy Caballero. (Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
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Willy Caballero reacts after his poor clearance fell to Ante Rebic, who volleyed home Croatia's opening goal. (Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
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In the 85th minute, Nicolas Otamendi aimed a clearance kick at Ivan Rakitic who was already on the ground, leading both the teams into in a scuffle. (Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
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Lionel Messi walks off dejected after 3-0 defeat to Croatia puts Argentina's World Cup campaign in a precarious position.(Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
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