Argentina's back-line looked like an accident waiting to happen and in the second half against Croatia it imploded spectacularly.
Croatia
Danijel Subasic - 5.5
Looked nervy early on but had little to do in the second half.
Sime Vrsaljko - 7
Assured at the back and a good outlet going forward from right-back.
Dejan Lovren - 6.5
Good in the air and blocked a few crosses into the box.
Domagoj Vida - 6.5
Made a lunging block late on and celebrated it like he had scored a goal.
Ivan Strinic - 6
Had a problem with Salvio early on but recovered well to produce a solid display.
Marcelo Brozovic - 6.5
Shielded the back four well, even if Argentina didn't pose much of a threat.
Ivan Rakitic - 8
Deserved his goal in stoppage-time. Broke up play in the middle of the park and distributed some pinpoint forward passes.
Luka Modric - 8.5
Stunning strike capped off an accomplished performance. Argentina's midfielders were chasing his shadow in midfield.

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