Croatian footballers adorned with bronze medals of the World Championship © CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA

On Saturday evening, in the small final match of the World Football Championship, Croatia defeated Morocco with a score of 2:1.

Both teams scored a quick goal in the first half. In the 7th minute, the Croatians took the lead with a header by Josko Gvardiol, but shortly after, Moroccan Achfranas Dari equalized the score.

The winning goal came in the 42nd minute. With a great shot from the right, Croatian Mislav Orsic defeated the opponent's goalkeeper.

During the remainder of the match, the Moroccans could not find the strength to equalize the score again and had to admit a painful defeat.

On December 18, at 5:00 PM Lithuanian time, the final of the World Football Championship will take place, where the national teams of Argentina and France will meet. Fans in Lithuania will be able to watch this match on LRT television.