Chat was very mixed today. I didn't learn much from today's games so far, but I did learn a new catchphrase, #LiveLaughLucas So here is a special analysis dedicated to OUR good friend and expert football fan @carbonfiverr The game started very cagey, Panama sat back slightly on the Croatia possession, which Croatia had very little chances from. Panama opened up as the game went on and got confident with their press, maybe a little overconfident as we'll talk about later. Croatia had a lethal finish missing from their arsenal throughout the first half, Budimir was getting very little service, the play was coming from the midfield and wide areas but never finding one of the best current target men (look at his LaLiga stats) in Europe. Second half was Panama's downfall, going back to the overconfidence in their press, Croatia found ways to use possession to beat the Panama press. The game was very open but I think we always felt that Croatia would use their quality to snatch it. The goal was well worked, simple cross across the face of goal, maybe the defence and keeper could've done better. But all it needed was a lethal striker, and guess what? Budimir was there to put it home. After the goal, Panama seemed quite rocked, they continued pressing but Croatia time and time again knew how to beat it with tactical adjustments. Pasalic had a huge chance to kill the game off, lovely over the top ball but he didn't finish his dinner in the end. I'd say it was a fair result, however as the scoreline shows, there wasn't much in it. Panama could've definitely got something if they were more clinical with their half chances and press. Follow @carbonfiverr for more insight.