FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatians celebrate maiden entry into final

Updated On Jul 12, 2018 04:43 pm IST

Jubilant Croatian fans honked their car horns and let off fireworks after their football team came from behind to beat England 2-1 in extra-time on Wednesday to clinch a place in the World Cup final against France

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Croatia's fans watch the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-final against England in the fan zone. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Croatia's fans watch the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-final against England in the fan zone. (AFP)

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Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, right, scored their winner in a 2-1 victory over England. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, right, scored their winner in a 2-1 victory over England. (AP)

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In Zagreb, the capital, more than 10,000 people gathered in the central square to watch the match despite rainy weather. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In Zagreb, the capital, more than 10,000 people gathered in the central square to watch the match despite rainy weather. (REUTERS)

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Jubilant Croatian fans honked their car horns and let off fireworks after their team came from behind to beat England 2-1 in extra-time on Wednesday to clinch a place in the World Cup final against France. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 12, 2018 04:43 pm IST

Jubilant Croatian fans honked their car horns and let off fireworks after their team came from behind to beat England 2-1 in extra-time on Wednesday to clinch a place in the World Cup final against France. (AP)

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Loud cheers rang out after each goal, fans waved the red, white and blue national flag, and after the final whistle Croatian TV showed wild celebrations breaking out in towns and cities. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Loud cheers rang out after each goal, fans waved the red, white and blue national flag, and after the final whistle Croatian TV showed wild celebrations breaking out in towns and cities. (AFP)

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Cars and vans drove through the streets with Croatian flags stretched tightly across their bonnets, honking their horns at each other as workers clocked out for the day early and headed home to watch the game. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Cars and vans drove through the streets with Croatian flags stretched tightly across their bonnets, honking their horns at each other as workers clocked out for the day early and headed home to watch the game. (AFP)

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When Ivan Perisic’s equaliser hit the back of the net primal roars of triumph rang from the cafe terraces and through the open windows. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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When Ivan Perisic’s equaliser hit the back of the net primal roars of triumph rang from the cafe terraces and through the open windows. (AFP)

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England fans look dejected after the match. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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England fans look dejected after the match. (REUTERS)

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