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England right-wing defender Kieran Trippier admits he is very proud of the team's performance and great support from fans even though they have to recognize Croatia's advantage in the semi-finals.
In a match that was held at the Stadium Luzhniki, Moscow, on Wednesday (11/07/2018) or Thursday early morning WIB, the British must submit 1-2 from Croatia.
England had a quick lead in the fifth minute thanks to the execution of Kieran Trippier free kick.
However, the advantage vanished after Croatia was able to retaliate through Ivan Perisic in the 68th minute and forced the game continued into extra time 2 x 15 minutes.Kroasia, who appeared dominant since the beginning of the second half, scored a winning goal through Mario Mandzukic after receiving the ball from Ivan Perisic in the 109th minute.
The defeat buried the British ambition to repeat their best achievement at the 1966 World Cup by being the best in the world's greatest international soccer tournament.
However, Kieran Trippier, who managed to score his first goal in the game, admitted happy with the England national team appearance throughout the 2018 World Cup.
Moreover, the appearance of Harry Kane cs has been able to bring great enthusiasm and hope to the England fans who have long been invisible.
In fact, British national team fans have been very hopeful Team Three Lion will be able to bring back the world title back to the country by calling the words "Football it's Coming Home".
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"I am proud of the team play throughout the tournament and also the incredible support of our supporters," said Trippier with a disappointed face at the Luzhniki Stadium Mixed Zone after the match which was also attended by BolaSport.com.
"I also monitor what the fans in the UK are doing through social media and the support of those who come to the stadium today is incredible," he said.
Despite being defeated by Croatia, the England international's journey at the 2018 World Cup is still not over.
England still have one more game to face Belgium in the fight for the third position to be held at the St Petersburg Stadium on Saturday (07/14/2010). (Verdi Hendrawan)
Editor: ERIS EKA JAYA
Source: BolaSport