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The "Atlas Lions" pushed desperately for an equalizer in the closing stages. Their best chance came in the 96th minute when Youssef En-Nesyri met a cross with a powerful header, but it landed on the roof of the net.

In the 74th minute, Josko Gvardiol appeared to be tripped in the box by Sofyan Amrabat. Despite Croatian appeals, the referee and VAR did not award a penalty, keeping the score at 2-1.

The following events defined the final 45 minutes of the match as documented by ITV Sport and other major outlets:

Became the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Croatia pip Morocco to bronze - FIFA

Croatia, led by captain Luka Modric , controlled much of the tempo. They focused on neutralizing Morocco’s counter-attacks, which had been so effective throughout the tournament.

Both teams showed signs of physical fatigue. Croatia’s Andrej Kramarić was forced off in tears due to a thigh injury, and Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq also had to be substituted, adding to their existing defensive injury woes.

Mar Vs Cro - Second-half - Itv.mp4.mp4 (GENUINE | 2024)

The "Atlas Lions" pushed desperately for an equalizer in the closing stages. Their best chance came in the 96th minute when Youssef En-Nesyri met a cross with a powerful header, but it landed on the roof of the net.

In the 74th minute, Josko Gvardiol appeared to be tripped in the box by Sofyan Amrabat. Despite Croatian appeals, the referee and VAR did not award a penalty, keeping the score at 2-1. MAR vs CRO - Second-Half - ITV.mp4.mp4

The following events defined the final 45 minutes of the match as documented by ITV Sport and other major outlets: The "Atlas Lions" pushed desperately for an equalizer

Became the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Croatia pip Morocco to bronze - FIFA Despite Croatian appeals, the referee and VAR did

Croatia, led by captain Luka Modric , controlled much of the tempo. They focused on neutralizing Morocco’s counter-attacks, which had been so effective throughout the tournament.

Both teams showed signs of physical fatigue. Croatia’s Andrej Kramarić was forced off in tears due to a thigh injury, and Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq also had to be substituted, adding to their existing defensive injury woes.