Vlasic header sends Croatia into World Cup knockouts with 2-1 win over Ghana
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PHILADELPHIA, June 27 : Nikola Vlasic headed a late winner to send Croatia into the World Cup round of 32 with a 2-1 victory over Ghana on Saturday.
Vlasic's 83rd-minute finish from a Luka Modric corner snatched back the lead 10 minutes after Derrick Luckassen poked in an equaliser from a free kick to cancel out Petar Sucic's long-range strike in the first half.
Croatia finished second in Group L behind England, who beat Panama 2-0 on Saturday.
Ghana ended up third in the group but had already secured a place in the last 32 following a 1-0 win over Panama and 0-0 draw with England.
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