I know midfield control is Croatia's strength but I also think it's a bit of a weakness in terms of how many opportunities the midfield misses on to pass it to the open fullback out wide and then to put the cross in. Happened multiple times even from Modric, Sosa making a run in space out side and he turns and passes it back instead.
Hasn't been the best of halves from Modric but everybody gets nerves even with his experience and in fairness Brazil pressure around the pitch as well as anybody so its often a question of having to avoid landmines in the forms of picked plays. Both sides having some less than stellar plays where they give up the ball needlessly. But result of pressure, footsteps and a tight game. The longer Croatia keep Brazil off the sheet the better for them of course.
Just another comment that Croatian coach took bold move to sub Modric earlier in last match in hopes that Croatia would still advance and that Modric would have some legs for this match.
Croatia probably aiming to do a Morocco.
If you're watching Croatia carried the play as far as getting into meaningful areas and challenging box. Some dangerous crosses and Perisic walking right into edge of box with a free shot. he should have done better. Croatia had arguably better chances in first half. They took some initiative.
