Slow starters Croatia hit their stride ahead of World Cup knockout stages
PHILADELPHIA, June 27 - Croatia left it late to find a little World Cup sparkle, but history suggests they will not be worried by a sluggish group stage performance as they head into the business end of the tournament where they usually thrive the most.
Croatia Beat Ghana 2-1 to Advance
- Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages BBC Sport —
- Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot The Standard —
- VlaΕ‘iΔ scores winner as Croatia beats Ghana 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage ABC News —
- Vlasic header sends Croatia into World Cup knockouts with 2-1 win over Ghana The Straits Times —
- Croatia's maestro Luka Modric returns to form to prolong his World Cup farewell The New York Times —