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FIFA World Cup, 1-round, group stage, 16.06.2018 15:00

Statistics
Shots
10
 
 
 
12
Shots on target
2
 
 
 
2
Shots Blocked
1
 
 
 
5
Saves
2
 
 
 
1
Possession %
54
 
 
 
46
Corner
6
 
 
 
5
Fouls
20
 
 
 
16
Offsides
2
 
 
 
1
Yellow cards
2
 
 
 
1
Red cards
0
 
 
 
0
Counterattacks
3
 
 
 
1
Free Kicks
17
 
 
 
22
Goal Kicks
8
 
 
 
7
Throw Ins
11
 
 
 
16
Crosses
30
 
 
 
27
Treatment
6
 
 
 
5
 83% (1831)  12% (255)  5% (99)
Match preview
Stadium Kaliningrad, Russia
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Match Events

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90+5
 
Croatia with a deserved victory after a fine display
 
90+5
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
90+5
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Nigeria: 48%.
 
90+4
 
Simy controls the ball with his hand
 
90+4
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90+3
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
90+3
 
Dejan Lovren sends a long ball upfield.
 
90+2
 
Mateo Kovacic has a great chance to score, but Francis Uzoho comes out strongly to save!
 
90+2
 
A chance opens up as Marko Pjaca from Croatia successfully finds a team mate in the area...
 
90+2
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90+1
 
The ref blows his whistle. William Troost-Ekong charged Marko Pjaca from behind and it's a free-kick
 
90+1
 
Dangerous challenge by Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria. Ivan Rakitic on the receiving end of that.
 
90+1
 
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
 
90+1
 
Ivan Perisic from Croatia directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
90+1
 
Croatia start a counter attack
 
90
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Nigeria: 48%.
 
90
 
Domagoj Vida relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
90
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
90
 
Ivan Rakitic relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
90
 
Victor Moses crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
89
Yellow card for Marcelo Brozovic
 
89
 
Marcelo Brozovic from Croatia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oghenekaro Etebo
 
89
 
Today's attendance is 32000
 
89
 
The referee signals a free kick as Luka Modric from Croatia trips Kelechi Iheanacho
 
88
 
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
 
88
John Obi Mikel is leaving the field to be replaced by Simy in a tactical substitution.
 
88
 
A shot by Victor Moses is blocked
 
87
 
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
87
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
87
 
Oghenekaro Etebo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
86
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
86
 
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
 
86
Mario Mandzukic is leaving the field to be replaced by Marko Pjaca in a tactical substitution.
 
85
 
Mario Mandzukic controls the ball with his hand
 
85
 
The game is restarted
 
85
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 53%, Nigeria: 47%.
 
84
 
Ivan Perisic is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
84
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
84
 
Abdullahi Shehu from Nigeria commits a foul by elbowing Ivan Perisic
 
84
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
83
 
Ahmed Musa comes back onto the field.
 
83
 
Ivan Strinic comes back onto the field.
 
83
 
Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria is ruled offside
 
82
 
Leon Balogun sends a header towards goal, but Danijel Subasic is there to comfortably save it
 
82
 
Victor Moses puts in a dangerous cross...
 
82
 
Sime Vrsaljko relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
82
 
A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
82
 
The game is restarted
 
82
 
It doesn't look good here as Ivan Strinic is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
82
 
It doesn't look good here as Ahmed Musa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
81
 
Ahmed Musa is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
81
 
Ivan Strinic is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
81
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
81
 
Ivan Strinic relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
81
 
Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
80
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 54%, Nigeria: 46%.
 
80
 
Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
 
80
 
Luka Modric crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
79
 
The referee signals a free kick as Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria trips Ivan Rakitic
 
79
 
Francis Uzoho relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
79
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Ivan Perisic from Croatia ...
 
79
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
78
Ante Rebic is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
 
78
 
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
 
78
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
77
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
77
 
Kelechi Iheanacho goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
 
77
 
A chance opens up as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria successfully finds a team mate in the area...
 
77
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
76
 
Ante Rebic from Croatia passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
76
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
75
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 54%, Nigeria: 46%.
 
75
 
Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
 
75
 
Ivan Perisic delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
74
 
William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
74
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Ivan Rakitic from Croatia ...
 
74
 
Leon Balogun relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
74
 
Ivan Rakitic from Croatia swings in the corner from the right.
 
73
 
Danger averted there as William Troost-Ekong from Nigeria clears the danger with a good tackle
 
73
 
Croatia start a counter attack
 
73
 
Dejan Lovren relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
73
 
A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
72
Odion Ighalo is leaving the field to be replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho in a tactical substitution.
 
71
G O O O A A A L - Luka Modric from Croatia puts it away from the penalty spot!
 
70
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Nigeria: 48%.
 
70
William Troost-Ekong is shown a yellow card by the referee
 
70
 
PENALTY! - William Troost-Ekong pulls Mario Mandzukic by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
 
69
 
Luka Modric from Croatia swings in the corner from the left.
 
69
 
Abdullahi Shehu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
69
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
68
 
Dangerous challenge by John Obi Mikel from Nigeria. Ivan Rakitic on the receiving end of that.
 
67
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
67
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
66
 
The referee signals a free kick as Ante Rebic from Croatia trips John Obi Mikel
 
66
 
That's a great ball by John Obi Mikel from Nigeria. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
65
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Nigeria: 48%.
 
65
 
The referee signals a free kick as Marcelo Brozovic from Croatia trips Oghenekaro Etebo
 
65
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
64
 
Abdullahi Shehu relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
64
 
Ivan Rakitic from Croatia swings a cross into the box...
 
64
 
Ahmed Musa is penalised for pushing Luka Modric
 
64
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
63
 
A chance presents itself to Mario Mandzukic from Croatia but his header goes wide
 
63
 
Ivan Rakitic from Croatia swings in the corner from the right.
 
63
 
William Troost-Ekong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
63
 
Luka Modric crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
62
 
Victor Moses hand-balls
 
62
Alex Iwobi is leaving the field to be replaced by Ahmed Musa in a tactical substitution.
 
61
 
Victor Moses relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
61
 
Ante Rebic delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
60
Andrej Kramaric is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcelo Brozovic in a tactical substitution.
 
60
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 49%, Nigeria: 51%.
 
59
 
Odion Ighalo tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Danijel Subasic
 
59
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Brian Idowu from Nigeria ...
 
59
 
The referee signals a free kick as Luka Modric from Croatia trips John Obi Mikel
 
59
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
58
 
Safe hands from Danijel Subasic as he comes out and claims the ball
 
58
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Victor Moses from Nigeria ...
 
58
 
Nigeria start a counter attack
 
58
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
57
 
Luka Modric from Croatia directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
 
57
 
Mario Mandzukic from Croatia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Onyinye Ndidi
 
56
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
55
 
Ivan Perisic from Croatia is ruled offside
 
55
 
Ivan Perisic delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
55
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 50%, Nigeria: 50%.
 
55
 
Andrej Kramaric relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
54
 
Alex Iwobi puts in a dangerous cross...
 
54
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
 
54
 
Ivan Perisic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
54
 
A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
54
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
53
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
53
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
52
 
Odion Ighalo from Nigeria commits a foul by elbowing Ivan Strinic
 
52
 
A shot by Alex Iwobi is blocked
 
52
 
Dejan Lovren relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
51
 
Victor Moses crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
51
 
The ref blows his whistle. Mario Mandzukic charged Oghenekaro Etebo from behind and it's a free-kick
 
51
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
50
 
Ivan Rakitic fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
50
 
Poor play by Victor Moses as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
50
 
Sime Vrsaljko delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
50
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Nigeria: 48%.
 
50
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ivan Strinic
 
50
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
49
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
49
 
Space opens up for Victor Moses but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
 
49
 
Great skill from Victor Moses as he dribbles past his opponents
 
49
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
48
 
Ante Rebic is penalised for pushing Abdullahi Shehu
 
48
 
Dejan Lovren relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
48
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
 
48
 
The game is restarted
 
48
 
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
 
47
 
Mario Mandzukic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
47
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
 
47
 
Mario Mandzukic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
47
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
 
47
 
Ivan Strinic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
46
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
46
 
Ivan Perisic relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
46
 
A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
46
The second half is underway
 
45+2
 
Croatia has been the better team in this half
 
45+2
It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
45+2
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
45+2
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
45+1
 
Victor Moses fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
45+1
 
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
 
45+1
 
Safe hands from Danijel Subasic as he comes out and claims the ball
 
45+1
 
A shot by Alex Iwobi is blocked
 
45+1
 
Sime Vrsaljko relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
45
 
Victor Moses crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
45
 
The referee signals a free kick as Ante Rebic from Croatia trips Victor Moses
 
45
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 58%, Nigeria: 42%.
 
44
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
44
 
John Obi Mikel sends a long ball upfield.
 
43
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
43
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
43
 
Chance! Sime Vrsaljko finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
 
42
 
A chance opens up as Mario Mandzukic from Croatia successfully finds a team mate in the area...
 
42
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
42
 
Ante Rebic comes back onto the field.
 
41
 
The game is restarted
 
41
 
It doesn't look good here as Ante Rebic is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
41
 
Ante Rebic is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
40
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
40
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 58%, Nigeria: 42%.
 
40
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
40
 
A chance presents itself to Andrej Kramaric from Croatia but his header goes wide
 
39
 
Ivan Rakitic delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
39
 
Luka Modric sends a long ball upfield.
 
39
 
Oghenekaro Etebo relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
39
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Andrej Kramaric from Croatia ...
 
39
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
38
 
Sime Vrsaljko from Croatia tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
38
 
Odion Ighalo is penalised for pushing Ivan Strinic
 
38
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
37
 
Sime Vrsaljko from Croatia crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
 
37
 
Croatia start a counter attack
 
37
 
Odion Ighalo from Nigeria tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
37
 
Victor Moses crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
37
 
Luka Modric from Croatia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oghenekaro Etebo
 
36
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
36
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
35
 
John Obi Mikel sends a long ball upfield.
 
35
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
35
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 55%, Nigeria: 45%.
 
34
 
A shot by Odion Ighalo is blocked
 
32
OWN GOAL - Oghenekaro Etebo sends the ball into his own net!
 
32
 
Mario Mandzukic heads towards goal...
 
32
 
Ante Rebic from Croatia successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
 
32
 
Luka Modric from Croatia swings in the corner from the right.
 
32
 
Ante Rebic sees his shot deflected off target
 
32
 
Mario Mandzukic of Croatia passes the ball to a team mate.
 
32
 
Andrej Kramaric puts in a cross...
 
31
 
The game is restarted
 
31
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
30
Ivan Rakitic is shown a yellow card by the referee
 
30
 
The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Rakitic from Croatia trips Victor Moses
 
30
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
30
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 57%, Nigeria: 43%.
 
29
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
29
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
28
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
28
 
William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
28
 
Ante Rebic delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
28
 
Alex Iwobi is penalised for pushing Sime Vrsaljko
 
27
 
Ante Rebic is penalised for pushing Brian Idowu
 
27
 
Ivan Perisic from Croatia swings a cross into the box...
 
27
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
26
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
26
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
25
 
Luka Modric sends a long ball upfield.
 
25
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
25
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 58%, Nigeria: 42%.
 
24
 
Leon Balogun comes back onto the field.
 
24
 
The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Rakitic from Croatia trips Oghenekaro Etebo
 
24
 
Onyinye Ndidi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
24
 
Ante Rebic puts in a cross...
 
24
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
24
 
The game is restarted
 
23
 
It doesn't look good here as Leon Balogun is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
23
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
23
 
Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
 
22
 
Domagoj Vida relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
22
 
John Obi Mikel from Nigeria chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
22
 
Dejan Lovren relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
22
 
Alex Iwobi delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
22
 
Sime Vrsaljko relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
22
 
Victor Moses from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
 
22
 
Dejan Lovren clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
22
 
Odion Ighalo from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
21
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
21
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
20
 
Danger averted there as Ivan Strinic from Croatia clears the danger with a good tackle
 
20
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 66%, Nigeria: 34%.
 
20
 
Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
 
20
 
Luka Modric crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
19
 
Leon Balogun is penalised for pushing Andrej Kramaric
 
18
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
18
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
18
 
Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
18
 
Luka Modric from Croatia swings in the corner from the left.
 
17
 
Victor Moses clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
17
 
Could be a good chance here as Andrej Kramaric from Croatia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
17
 
Luka Modric sends a long ball upfield.
 
16
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
16
 
Andrej Kramaric fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
16
 
Croatia is trying to create something here.
 
15
 
Odion Ighalo hand-balls
 
15
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
15
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 64%, Nigeria: 36%.
 
14
 
Goal kick for Nigeria
 
14
 
Space opens up for Ivan Perisic but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
 
14
 
Mario Mandzukic of Croatia passes the ball to a team mate.
 
14
 
A chance opens up as Ante Rebic from Croatia successfully finds a team mate in the area...
 
13
 
Brian Idowu from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
13
 
A shot by Alex Iwobi is blocked
 
13
 
Domagoj Vida relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
13
 
Victor Moses crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
13
 
The ref blows his whistle. Ivan Strinic charged Victor Moses from behind and it's a free-kick
 
13
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
12
 
Safe hands from Danijel Subasic as he comes out and claims the ball
 
12
 
John Obi Mikel puts in a dangerous cross...
 
12
 
Sime Vrsaljko from Croatia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John Obi Mikel
 
12
 
Ivan Rakitic sends a long ball upfield.
 
11
 
Goal kick for Croatia
 
11
 
William Troost-Ekong sends a long ball upfield.
 
10
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
10
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 74%, Nigeria: 26%.
 
9
 
The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Rakitic from Croatia trips Victor Moses
 
9
 
Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
9
 
Luka Modric puts in a dangerous cross...
 
9
 
Luka Modric from Croatia takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
8
 
Abdullahi Shehu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
8
 
Luka Modric sends a long ball upfield.
 
8
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
8
 
That's a great ball by Alex Iwobi from Nigeria. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
7
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
7
 
Croatia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
6
 
Ante Rebic is penalised for pushing Victor Moses
 
6
 
Dejan Lovren relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
6
 
Victor Moses crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
5
 
Mario Mandzukic from Croatia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oghenekaro Etebo
 
5
 
Ball possession: Croatia: 70%, Nigeria: 30%.
 
5
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
4
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
4
 
Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
3
 
Leon Balogun relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
3
 
Ivan Perisic puts in a dangerous cross...
 
3
 
Onyinye Ndidi from Nigeria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andrej Kramaric
 
2
 
Andrej Kramaric from Croatia is ruled offside
 
2
 
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
 
2
 
Croatia is in control of the ball.
 
2
 
Ante Rebic relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
1
 
Victor Moses crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
1
 
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
 
1
 
Dejan Lovren from Croatia commits a foul by elbowing Odion Ighalo
 
1
 
It's a nice warm day for playing football.
 
1
 
Nigeria kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Welcome to Kaliningrad Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
 
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