ATTACKERS/SUBSTITUTES
Mario Mandzukic 8
Did exactly what was expected of him. Came back into the side after serving his suspension against Brazil and scored two poacher’s goals.
Eduardo 6.5
Had a couple of chances to get onto the scoresheet, but one of his shots was spilled by the Cameroon goalkeeper Itandje and resulted in a Mandzukic tap in. Will have to settle for a bench role for the rest of the tournament.
Mateo Kovacic 7
Played a big part in Croatia’s fourth goal when he cut the ball back to Eduardo who had his shot parried into the path of Mandzukic. Solid cameo.
Ante Rebic 6.5
Didn’t have enough time to make much of an impact, but his touches and directness show a gifted young player who will no doubt break into Croatia’s starting XI sooner rather than later.
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