Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages
Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
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Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
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