Welcome to Truth Live News football commentary for Croatia vs Belgium Group F Round three 2022 World Cup match in Qatar at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
Croatia are top of the group on four points and will progress with a draw. Belgium are third on three points as need to win. A draw will only be enough if Morocco, who also have four points, lose to already eliminated Canada by three goals.
QATAR 2022: Croatia vs Belgium Lineup!
Croatia XI: Livakovic (GK); Sosa, Gvardiol, Lovren, Juranovic; Brozovic, Kovacic, Modric; Perisic, Livaja, Kramaric.
Belgium XI: Courtois (GK); Castagne, Vertonghen, Alderweireld; Carrasco, Witsel, Dendoncker, Meunier; Trossard, Mertens, KDB.
The first half is underway!
5′
Ball possession: Croatia: 87%, Belgium: 13%. Belgium are in control of the ball.
10′
Ball possession: Croatia: 48%, Belgium: 52%. Belgium are in control of the ball.
15′
PENALTY! – Yannick Carrasco from Belgium commits a penalty against Andrej Kramaric.
17′
VAR – PENALTY ! – The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Croatia!
20′
Ball possession: Croatia: 48%, Belgium: 52% Belgium are in control of the ball.
25′
Ball possession: Croatia: 49%, Belgium: 51%.
30′
Ball possession: Croatia: 49%, Belgium: 51%. Croatia are in control of the ball.
40′
Ball possession: Croatia: 48%, Belgium: 52%. Belgium are in control of the ball.
45′
The referee adds five more minutes!
45+5′
Ball possession: Croatia: 47%, Belgium: 53%.
HT: Croatia 0-0 Belgium! Half-time in Qatar and a draw is fair. Croatia got a penalty, but it was taken away for offside. Apart from that, it’s been reasonably even. Perisic came the closest for Croatia while Carrasco had Belgium’s best chance. Back shortly!
The second half is underway!
50′
Ball possession: Croatia: 45%, Belgium: 55%.
55′
Ball possession: Croatia: 47%, Belgium: 53%
60′
Ball possession: Croatia: 48%, Belgium: 52%.
61′
POST! So nearly a goal by Romelu Lukaku but his finish hits the post!
65′
Ball possession: Croatia: 48%, Belgium: 52%.
67′
Yellow Card! Leander Dendoncker commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee’s book.
70′
Ball possession: Croatia: 49%, Belgium: 51%. Belgium are in control of the ball.
80′
Ball possession: Croatia: 49%, Belgium: 51%.
85′
Ball possession: Croatia: 50%, Belgium: 50%.
90′
Ball possession: Croatia: 49%, Belgium: 51%.
90+1′
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+5′
That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
FT: Croatia 0-0 Belgium!! It’s all over and Croatia go through with Morocco!! Belgium piled on the pressure in the last 10-15 minutes, but Croatia managed to hang on. Morocco have won 1-2 against Canada and they will top the group. Croatia are second and Belgium are out. Lukaku was terrific when he came on, but the other 2.5 games were the problem. Thanks for joining us and see you again soon!