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FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatians celebrate maiden entry into final
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
Updated on: Jul 12, 2018 4:43 PM IST
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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