Panamá 0:1 Croacia — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Ante Budimir's 54th-minute header proved decisive as Croatia edged past Panama 1-0 in their World Cup opener, the veteran forward turning in Josip Stanišić's cross to settle a cagey affair and set up a meeting with Portugal in the next round. Neither side could find any rhythm in a forgettable first half, with both defences well organised and clear chances at a premium.

The match burst into life nine minutes after the restart when Stanišić's overlapping run and pinpoint delivery found Budimir unmarked at the back post, the striker nodding past the helpless Panama goalkeeper. Panama's response was limited to a yellow card for Yoel Bárcenas as frustration set in, while Petar Sucic was booked late on for Croatia in a stop-start contest that never really flowed.

Panama will feel they deserved at least a point from a first half they largely controlled, but Croatia grew into the game after the break and took their one clear opportunity. CheckLive's model rated Croatia marginally ahead before kick-off and the result confirmed that slender advantage, with a live bet on the favourites coming in at 1.15 as the pattern of play shifted in the second period. Croatia now face Portugal on 2 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Panama vs Croatia?

Panama 0-1 Croatia (World Cup).

Who scored?

Ante Budimir (54', assist Josip Stanišić) for Croatia.

Was Croatia's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Panama vs Croatia?

Yellow cards: Yoel Bárcenas (Panama); Petar Sucic (Croatia).

Primer tiempo0 - 0

Segundo tiempo0 - 1

Enfrentamientos directos Panamá - Croacia

Partidos1
Mayor empate0
El partido más efectivo0-1

Panamá

Croacia

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Victorias
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Empates
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Victorias

etiqueta	primer equipo	segundo equipo
Victorias	0	1
Goles marcados	0	1
Media por partido	0	1
Mayor victoria	0	0-1

Panama

Croatia

Panamá - Croacia Mejores picks estadísticos

Los goles en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Más 2.5
Ambos equipos marcaron en 5 de los últimos 6 partidos
Los córners en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Menos 9.5
Las tarjetas en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Más 3.5
Las tarjetas en los últimos 10 partidos favorecen a Menos 3.5