Croatia thrash Argentina to move into last 16 after Caballero howler

Willy Caballero's second-half howler presented Ante Rebic with an opportunity he could not refuse, and Croatia rolled on to a stunning 3-0 victory over Argentina that sent them into the last 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Jorge Sampaoli's side produced an abysmal second-half display that severely damages their hopes of following Croatia out of Group D, with Caballero's stray pass to Gabriel Mercado that was volleyed home by Ante Rebic in the 53rd minute proving the turning point.

More in English  via The World Game.


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