#Match Report: Croatia stages comeback to beat Senegal

Summary

Croatia fought back from a goal down to end their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Senegal in Osijek.

Hoffenheim forward Andrej Kramaric netted the winning goal after being set up by captain Luka Modric.

Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic had cancelled out Ismaila Sarr’s 48th-minute opener with a heavily deflected free-kick just after the hour mark.

Croatia face Nigeria in their opening World Cup Group D match on June 16, before facing Argentina and Iceland.Senegal begin their Group H campaign against Poland on June 19, then meet Japan and Colombia.

Highlights

Moments

30′ Senegal on a break, Saido Mane is put through but he let down by a heavy touch.48′ Goal! Croatia 0, Senegal 1. Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alfred N’Diaye with a through ball.63′ Goal! Croatia 1, Senegal 1. Ivan Perisic (Croatia) from a free kick with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.78′ Goal! Croatia 2, Senegal 1. Andrej Kramaric (Croatia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.72′ What a turn by Modric on the edge of the box, he drives into the box strikes but its blocked.