FIFA U-17 World Cup
Having drawn 1-1 with Costa Rica in their opening match, UAE will have to defeat Senegal on Sunday to stand a chance of advancing to the knockout stage.
Croatia dominated from start to finish as they cruised past UAE.
A high line of pressure resulted in the first goal, with Gabrijel Sivalec blocking a pass and the ball deflecting into the path of Tino Kusanovic, who swept home for the opener in the 30th minute.
A high line of pressure resulted in the first goal, with Gabrijel Sivalec blocking a pass and the ball deflecting into the path of Tino Kusanovic, who swept home for the opener in the 30th minute.
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Sivalec then doubled the advantage by cutting off an attempted clearance and curling a right-footed shot into net six minutes later.
UAE played with more purpose in the second half, but the night belonged to Croatia, and a header from Kresimir Rados in the 89th minute capped the win.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
UAE played with more purpose in the second half, but the night belonged to Croatia, and a header from Kresimir Rados in the 89th minute capped the win.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
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