Substitute Jonathan Osorio curled a shot just wide shortly after the restart.
Croatia's Dominik Livakovic produced a vital save, tipping over a long-range curler from Jonathan David.
Croatia demonstrated tactical superiority in the second half of their 2022 World Cup match against Canada, securing a 4-1 victory that eliminated the North Americans from the tournament. Sun, Nov 27 2022 World Cup A. Kramarić (36') M. Livaja (44') A. Kramarić (70') L. Majer (90'+ 4') A. Davies (2') CRO vs CAN - Second-Half - BBC.mp4.mp4
Canada's lack of experience at this level was highlighted as a key factor in their collapse. They became "too cavalier" in their search for an equalizer, allowing Croatia to strike twice more on the break.
While Canada started the match with historical momentum through Alphonso Davies' early goal, Croatia's experienced midfield took control as the game progressed. According to BBC Sport , Croatia's "wily experience" allowed them to absorb Canadian pressure and exploit a "ragged" backline. Substitute Jonathan Osorio curled a shot just wide
World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric ... - BBC
Andrej Kramaric extended the lead in the 70th minute, expertly controlling an Ivan Perisic cross before firing into the bottom corner. Sun, Nov 27 2022 World Cup A
Despite the scoreline, Canada created significant opportunities to equalize early in the second period: