Canada fulfilled at least some of their World Cup objectives despite exiting at the group stage: scoring their first goal in the history of the tournament and showing they can battle some of the world's top sides. Simon Harding reports
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00:00Tonight we have a very interesting encounter between Croatia and Canada as both sides are looking to record their first win of the tournament.
00:08And it's a much needed win at that as both are looking to keep their hopes alive of progressing out of the group stage.
00:17Well it was surely the moment when reality truly dawned when they heard that anthem before the game against Belgium.
00:24And this a defining day for Canada in the words of their coach.
00:30Well Belgium's defeat, Morocco's victory has certainly changed the dynamic in this group.
00:40Both didn't really get what they wanted in the opening encounters.
00:45Although Canada certainly delivered a performance.
00:47That is what Croatia need tonight and they need it urgently Andy.
00:51Larin gathering it in as Canada look to find some early momentum.
00:56Well Davies arriving!
01:00Oh Canada!
01:02Their time has come!
01:05And it is their shining star, Alphonso Davies!
01:10And makes it his.
01:12Wants it more than any red and white shirt out there.
01:17Gets across his man.
01:19Puts his head on it.
01:20Heads it down.
01:21Does everything you have to do.
01:23And then trust it.
01:25And it whooshes past Livakovic into the back of the net.
01:29Leather lunged midfield player.
01:34Livaya!
01:37Bojan's first big save.
01:39They've got the three on two in there.
01:41Croatia and they're giving Canada serious issues in there.
01:44Kovacic.
01:48Kramic has taken up an interesting position and scores!
01:52And there's no doubt this time!
01:54Pressure building.
01:59Pressure rewarded.
02:01And relief all around the ground for those bedecked in the red and white of Croatia.
02:07And he just watches it onto that left foot.
02:11And just hits that right into the far corner.
02:13Lovely finish.
02:14Buccaneering burst.
02:19Only briefly curtailed.
02:20And a chance.
02:21And taken by Livaya!
02:25Lethal!
02:27From the split superstar!
02:32Hits it through and pretty sweet.
02:35And Bojan's got no chance.
02:36That's always going beyond him.
02:38Before he really gets an opportunity to put that big frame on it.
02:44Rozovic.
02:47Into Modric.
02:51Kramaric!
02:52Oh!
02:53And Bojan produces a save that keeps Canada alive!
02:57Great stop.
03:00That last moment.
03:01His goalkeeper might not have been out of the top draw.
03:04That's much better.
03:08Facing up Hoylet.
03:10And delivering across.
03:12Which was made to measure.
03:13And it's put in by Kramaric.
03:16Victory sealed!
03:18It's absolutely perfect.
03:20I get a little bit of good fortune.
03:22As it rolls through Hutchinson's legs.
03:26But again, the strike is accurate.
03:28The goal.
03:29Played by Pekovic.
03:34And a mistake by Miller.
03:37And Orsic.
03:39Tees it up.
03:41And it is four for Croatia.
03:45The finishing touch applied by Lovro Maia.
03:47And the supporting cast having their moment in the spotlight.
03:51And the final whistle blows.
03:56The final whistle on meaningful World Cup action for Canada.
03:59They have beaten Canada here.
04:00They have beaten Canada here.
04:01It's finished Croatia four.
04:02Canada one.
04:03That's two for pagans.
04:04Too High.
04:05There we go.
04:06Good