Morocco draw with Croatia

Online Desk

Croatia's World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start with a 0-0 draw against a battling Morocco at a premium at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Wednesday.

There were glimpses of goal for both sides, with Nikola Vlasic going close for Croatia at the end of the first half while Noussair Mazraoui had a header saved for Morocco, reports Reuters.

Morocco were perhaps the better side in the second half, but for all their efforts their only other chance of note was Achraf Hakimi's swerving shot from distance that was punched away by Livakovic.

Croatia, who were beaten by France in the final four years ago, will now turn their attentions to their game against Canada on Sunday, when Morocco will face Belgium.

Croatia's best moments predictably hinged on Luka Modric, who was given the freedom of the park, floating effortlessly from back to front, with football's traditional midfield roles seeming not to apply to Croatia's captain.

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