Croatia Manager Slams “Suspicious” Argentina Penalty After World Cup Semi-Final Loss | Football News
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Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said the disputed decision to award Argentina a penalty changed the complexion of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final after his side lost 3-0. Lionel Messi blasted home the opening goal from the spot after Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic collided with Julian Alvarez, who also struck twice for Argentina at Lusail Stadium. "Everything was in our hands. We played well for half an hour and had possession. We were not a threat but did have control," said Dalic, who claimed his side should have been awarded a corner just before the penalty."We conceded a goal, which was very suspicious. The situation leading to the penalty... it was a little too cheap, a bit too easy to be honest.""Our goalkeeper did what he did and these are the new rules," he added. "This go...
