Croatia, runners-up at the last World Cup, were held to a 0-0 draw by Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium this morning as Group F began with a frustrating game at the Al Bayt Stadium.The Croats,who beaten by France in the Moscow final four years ago, had the better of the chances, with Dejan Lovren having an effort cleared off the line and Nikola Vlasic's close shot saved by the legs of Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesryi might have given the north Africans an early lead but was unable to get a decent touch onto Hakim Ziyech's dangerous cross.
In the second half Achraf Hakimi's powerful free kick was parried by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. Up next in the group will be Belgium taking on Canada in the final game on day four. Read back the game below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
