The Black Stars took a much more front-footed approach to this tie, having employed markedly defensive strategies in previous outings, and it very nearly paid off.
They trailed at the break after Petar Sucic’s well-struck opener from well outside the box, but drew back level after Derrick Luckassen steered home from Ernest Nuamah’s cross, with the goal standing after a lengthy VAR check.
There was late heartbreak, though, as Nikola Vlasic headed home to secure all three points for Croatia, who overcame some wobbles to take the spoils here.
The result means Ghana finish the group stage with four points to their name,…
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