Summary and goals of the match between France and Croatia

France tortured a bit before settling their match with hosts Croatia 4-2 on Tuesday in the second phase of Group C matches of the European League of Nations competition (level one).

The world champions did not put on a great performance in the first half in particular, losing on Lovren’s goal (16), but they managed to score in the end and turn Croatia around with goals from Griezmann (43) and Levakovic by mistake in his own goal (45 + 1) after a shot from Martial.

Croatia returned to the game with Bricalo (55), but Obamecano gave France the third goal (65), before the winning goal came from substitute Gero, who managed to translate a penalty (77).

France raised their tally to six points, as did goal difference leader Portugal, who beat Sweden with two unanswered goals, while Croatia received a second loss.

France and Croatia – special coverage

• The match ended with a 4-2 victory for France.
• France manages to impose its style and leads the match as it wants until the last minute, taking advantage of its advance in the result.

Goal (77): Jiro fingerprinted the fourth goal from a penalty.

Goal (65): Obamecano returns France to the front with a header.

• (64) A Croat bowed defending his own goal.

Goal (55): Bricalo tied after a magnificent individual effort.

• France is showing a good performance in the first five minutes of the second half.

Goal (45 + 1): Martial confirms his distinguished level by contributing to the progress goal.

Goal (43): Griezmann translated Martial’s pass and tied.

• Croatia forces France to retreat to their defensive positions and luck goes to Kovacic, who came close to scoring in the last five minutes of the first half.
• (35) Close free kick executed by Griezmann and away from the goal.
• (33) Levakovitch denies Griezmann the opportunity to modify.
• (22) Marcial tests his luck with a shot from outside the area, which did not pose a threat to Croatia.
• (21) Griezmann appears sending him a cross, who retires from the defense at the last minute.

Goal (16): Lovren breaks the negative performance and missed opportunities with a goal that puts Croatia ahead.

• (1) Percic starts the attempts early with a shot from outside the area, which Lloris has no difficulty blocking.
• Kick off.

The official squad of France and Croatia