March 27, (THEWILL)- Croatia showed the depths of their resilience on Tuesday, at a friendly game when they overcame an early deficit to triumph 4-2 against the host nation, Egypt. The match, part of FIFA’s new series of international friendlies, witnessed an enthralling display from the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists.
Egypt made a promising start, with Rami Rabia’s sixth-minute strike providing them with an early lead. However, Croatia’s response was swift and decisive, as Nikola Vlasic equalised just three minutes later. The momentum then shifted in Croatia’s favour, with Bruno Petkovic’s bullet header in the 57th minute propelling them into the lead.
The Croatian onslaught continued, with substitutes Andrej Kramaric and Lovro Majer adding their names to the scoresheet, effectively sealing the victory. Egypt’s Mohamed Abdul-Moneim managed a late consolation goal, but it proved too little, too late for the hosts.
Despite the loss, Egypt can take solace in their spirited performance against a formidable Croatian side, while Croatia’s ability to bounce back from adversity bodes well for their future endeavours on the international stage.
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