While defending champions France made a flying start in the group stage match, runners-up Croatia were held to a draw in their opening match of the World Cup.
In the first match of Group 'F', they played a goalless draw against Morocco.
Morocco and Croatia shared points in the match at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Morocco, who put Croatia under pressure in the first half of the game, maintained their control in the second half as well.
In the second half, Morocco piled some pressure on Croatia and made some good attempts.
Keeping Croatia's defense busy, Morocco did not allow Croatia's strikers to play freely.
Both teams failed to finish despite creating beautiful opportunities. In the 13th minute of the game, Morocco missed the chance to take the lead when Hakeem GH's shot failed.
In the 17th minute, Ivan Perisic's shot went over the top of the post.
In the injury time of the first half, the shot by Croatia’s Vlasic was well saved by the Moroccan goalkeeper.
Morocco, considered to be the weakest team in Group 'F', performed brilliantly in today's match.
In the next match of this group, Belgium and Canada will meet today midnight.
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