A little update on the world cup match today between Camaroon and Croatia:
Instant Analysis
This one was never close. Attack-minded Croatia dominated its second match of the tournament against Cameroon, looking like the superior side in every facet. Croatia bounced back from its 3-1 loss to Brazil in the World Cup opener quickly with an 11th-minute goal from 34-year-old forward Ivica Olic, who found the back of the net after characteristically hard work from star striker Mario Mandzukic (who missed the first match due to a prior red card) and a terrific assist from Ivan Perisic. Already missing longtime leader Samuel Eto'o because of a knee injury, Cameroon lost high-profile midfielder Alex Song in the 40th minute to a red card after an elbow to the back of Mandzukic to make any comeback extremely unlikely. Croatia turned the second half into an ugly scene, scoring three goals (one from Perisic followed by two from Mandzukic). Cameroon manufactured a few chances but failed to finish. The scoreline arguably undersells the extent to which Croatia controlled the match. Les Lions Indompatbles proved to be quite domitable. Continue watching this world cup is very exciting.
