Argentina vs Croatia: FIFA World Cup 2022 Live| Kick off time, Live Streaming, When and where to watch Argentina vs Croatia Live score, Teams, Prediction, Online Channel
Argentina vs Croatia: Argentina is one step away from their WC dream when they face Croatia in the Semi-finals on Wednesday at Lusail.
Match Details:
Teams: Argentina vs Croatia
Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, Qatar
Date: Wednesday 14th December, 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.jiocinema.com/
Preview:
Argentina come into this after a 4-3 win on penalties over Netherlands after it finished 2-2 in regulation time during Q/F.
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Molina and Messi struck for the South American side before Weghorst scored a late brace to take it to spot-kicks.
Van Dijk, Berghuis and de Jong’s penalties were saved by Martinez whereas Lautaro Martinez scored the winner for Argentina to send them through to the last 4.
Messi and Co kept their dream alive after a difficult start to the campaign and will be fired up to last the distance.
On the other hand, Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 in the penalty shootout after a 1-1 score in regulation time during the Quarter-Finals.
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Neymar’s effort was cancelled out by Petkovic to ensure it boils down to spot-kicks. Livakovic was the hero once again as the goalkeeper saved Rodrygo and Marquinhos’ efforts to send Croatia to yet another Semi-Final of the World Cup.
Croatia ended up in runners-up spot in 2018 and eye one better this time, but need to tackle the Argentina threat in this massive knockout clash.
Both teams last met in the 2018 WC Group stage, where Croatia hammered the South American side 3-0 to seal a top berth.
Form Guide:
Argentina: WWWWL
Croatia: WWDWD
Luka Modric told his Real Madrid teammates to keep an eye on Croatia at the World Cup 👀 pic.twitter.com/YZzitcTYW8
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 11, 2022
Last Matches of both teams:
Netherlands 2(3)-2(4) Argentina
Croatia 1(4)-1(2) Brazil
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Argentina vs Croatia in India?
The match is live streamed on Jio Cinema App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sports18 HD and DD Sports.
Lionel Messi needs one more assist to equal Diego Maradona’s total of eight at World Cups 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/8qZzAz7yaH
— GOAL (@goal) December 13, 2022
Team News
Acuna and Montiel are out for the Argentina side due to suspension after they picked up yellow cards in the Q/F.
For the Croatia side, there are no concerns in terms of injuries or suspensions.
Argentina possible 11:
Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, Allister, Fernandez, De Paul, Di Maria, Messi and Alvarez
Croatia possible 11:
Livakovic, Sosa, Lovren, Gvardiol, Juranovic, Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric, Perisic, Brozovic and Pasalic
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Croatia (A.E.T)
Once again, Croatia looks to take this into extra time due to their grit, determination and willingness to stop sides going all out.
Argentina has more in terms of attacking threat and with the return of Di Maria, just a tad higher than Modric’s side.
Hence, we see Argentina sealing a win by the end of 120 minutes and secure their place in the Sunday final, as Croatia has a good record in shootouts.
Players to watch out for: Di Maria, Messi, Gvardiol and Modric.
