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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Roy Makaay started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Venancio Dolfo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roy Makaay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The throw-in from Nikola Haramina in the 17th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Mexico's Wilfredo Mero. Nebojša Jerić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonardo Tipi, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. After 23 played minutes Croatia got a freekick which was hit by Marco Materazzi. Nebojša Jerić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonardo Tipi, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Marko Livaja sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Oliver Tena got a free kick in the 31st minute. Venancio Dolfo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valter Malekin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mexico's Venancio Dolfo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roy Makaay in the 42nd minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Mexico's Venancio Dolfo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roy Makaay in the 55th minute of play. In the 58th minute, Roy Makaay hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mexico made a substitution. Geronimo Salomone replaced Sebastián Erasto. Mexico made a substitution. Isidro Oliviero replaced Emiliano Lluterio. The supporters of Mexico booed when Croatia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roy Makaay didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nebojša Jerić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidro Oliviero, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Croatia's Nebojša Jerić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonardo Tipi in the 63rd minute of play. Croatia's Nebojša Jerić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidro Oliviero in the 65th minute of play. Mexico's Venancio Dolfo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Mexico from getting a goal against them. Croatia's Valter Malekin managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Everardo Dei in the 71 minute of the game. 73 minutes into the game, Isidro Oliviero cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Nebojša Jerić was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 76th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isidro Oliviero to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Croatia getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. John Terry hit a great ball. Nebojša Jerić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oliver Tena, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Leonardo Tipi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nebojša Jerić read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonardo Tipi in the 84th minute of play forced Croatia's goalkeeper Nebojša Jerić to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Croatia getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Nikola Vlašić hit a great ball. 90 minutes into the game, Mexico's Geronimo Salomone nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nebojša Jerić made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Nebojša Jerić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonardo Tipi in the 92nd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Roy Makaay during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Roy Makaay hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Croatia's Nebojša Jerić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonardo Tipi in the 97th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Mexico had won after a very even match.