<P> Croatia are the first team to avoid defeat after trailing in three knockout matches at a single World Cup . They become the 13th different nation to reach their first World Cup Final . Trippier became the first player to score a direct free - kick for England at the World Cup since David Beckham in 2006 against Ecuador . Trippier's goal after four minutes and 44 seconds was the fastest goal scored in a World Cup semi-final since 1958 (Vavá after two minutes for Brazil v France). Croatia became the first team to play extra time in three consecutive World Cup matches since England in 1990 . England scored nine goals from set - pieces at the 2018 World Cup--the most by a team in a single World Cup tournament since 1966 . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Croatia </Th> <Th> 2--1 (a.e.t.) </Th> <Th> England </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Perišić 68' </Li> <Li> Mandžukić 109' </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> Report </Td> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Trippier 5' </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Croatia </Th> <Th> 2--1 (a.e.t.) </Th> <Th> England </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Perišić 68' </Li> <Li> Mandžukić 109' </Li> </Ul> </Td> <Td> Report </Td> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Trippier 5' </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr>

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