England fans were left dejected as Croatian supporters revelled in their team's 2-1 win over England in extra time. Here's how social media reacted:
Jubilant Croatian supporters in Zagreb Photo: AFP
It began well for England.
London, how we feeling after that Trippier goal? #CROENG pic.twitter.com/zvEfqcHNKr
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 11, 2018
But in the end, it wasn't to be.
ITS COMING HOME
— Fareed (@_EvilSinner) July 11, 2018
ITS COMING HOM
ITS COMING HO
ITS COMING H
ITS COMING
ITS COMIN
ITS COMI
ITS COM
ITS CO
ITS COMPLETELY GONE#CROENG #WorldCupRussia pic.twitter.com/REHg4YTVgu
The scene in Zagreb as Croatia's fans celebrate reaching the #WorldCup final.
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) July 11, 2018
Second smallest nation in history to do so and they're the first nation to win three-straight World Cup games in extra time. Incredible fight. #CRO #ENGCROpic.twitter.com/nFW2qrhiZa
— HNS | CFF (@HNS_CFF) July 11, 2018
FINALEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!#BeProud #FlamingPride #Family #CROENG #WorldCup #Vatreni pic.twitter.com/bqwLqdT429
Keep calm #CROENG pic.twitter.com/FMPWP2fFc3
— Fresh Prince (@iamwytunes) July 11, 2018
“It’s just a game.” #CRO #WorldCup https://t.co/c6DO2g0I8f
— Virgil van Dijk (@VanDijkLFC) July 11, 2018
England captain Harry Kane said the loss hurt, and thanked everyone for their support.
It hurts a lot. It will hurt for a while. We can be proud and we'll be back. Thanks for all your support. #ThreeLions #ENG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/mJKOWtAOlK
— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 11, 2018
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and British Prime Minister Theresa May both expressed how proud they were of the England team:
I know how disappointed @england must feel right now but I couldn’t be more proud of this team and you should hold your heads high. You’ve had an incredible #WorldCup, made history, and gave us fans something to believe in. We know there is more to come from this @england team. W
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 11, 2018
Wasn't to be this time but it's been a great journey that's made the country proud. We'll be flying the flag on Saturday. #ThreeLions #CROENG
— Theresa May (@theresa_may) July 11, 2018
The UK papers are hailing the team as heroes, saying they did the country proud and thanked them for their effort in the World Cup.
Thursday's Daily Star
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 11, 2018
"You did us proud"#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers
(via @hendopolis) pic.twitter.com/hnYMDNqnDb
Thursday's Daily Mirror
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 11, 2018
"Heroes"#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers
(via @hendopolis) pic.twitter.com/pPYWodJsRg
I SPORT: All Played Out #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/azZpRwaXL7
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2018
MIRROR SPORT: National Treasures #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/IYlU4Hlcd4
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2018
Thursday's Daily Express
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 11, 2018
"We lived the dream... thank you England"#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers
(via @hendopolis) pic.twitter.com/1H7dkBspds
MAIL: Stop using tap water on your garden #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/PW5owtGK1C
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 11, 2018
Meanwhile, Croatian fans revelled in the win.
How I'll be sleeping tonight #CROENG pic.twitter.com/IE9zeLrIlO
— Fresh Prince (@iamwytunes) July 11, 2018
The cameraman trapped under Croatia's goal celebration is the most precious thing. He's so happy! (and he gets a smooch)#ENGvCRO #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/tuj46aB4NE
— Adam (@Ajas95) July 11, 2018
Croatian firefighters #WorldCup #CROENG pic.twitter.com/utImBm9Gl8
— Pastore Kacul (@Divino_2) July 11, 2018
Man of the match over and over again# Modrich✔✔✔ #CROENG #WorldCup #England #CROATIA➡➡https://t.co/e0nwmUMCQ9 pic.twitter.com/JyhQ8gMNdN
— elv!s (@ny_amecha) July 11, 2018
Croatia won!!! Wohoo!! pic.twitter.com/8QjBTRKp0c
— Adriana Weber (@Adriana_Weber_) July 11, 2018
Croatia fans know how to celebrate (via @Sabina_Wallace) pic.twitter.com/tJ8m4mwrHm
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 7, 2018
"How did you celebrate Croatia making it to the semis?"
— Ball Street (@BallStreet) July 10, 2018
"Well, I launched my sofa out the window mate, obviously." pic.twitter.com/jo0Zb1kyXa
And others just enjoyed making fun of England.
You’re going home! #ENGvCRO pic.twitter.com/pI33nbXXYh
— Pelare 8 (@rycket1891) July 11, 2018
HAHAHAHAHA this got me #ENGvCRO #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/eIrJZAhFCu
— Ryan Bowes (@RyanBowes4) July 11, 2018
Camera catches images of a young boy in and English shirt crying... cue commentator: "Get used to it sunshine." #brutal #savage #EnglandvsCroatia #FifaWorldCup2018 pic.twitter.com/VVIHALhSbs
— Koro Vaka'uta (@The_KorOcle) July 11, 2018
All of England right now pic.twitter.com/ADhsKsBnke
— Darth Vader (@DepressedDarth) July 11, 2018
#ENGvCRO mood: pic.twitter.com/U51jSvaXUv
— Jason Cole (@jrcoleTO) July 11, 2018
No mom it's not coming home... I am#WorldCup2018 #ENGvCRO #WorldCupRussia2018 #WorldCup #ENGCRO pic.twitter.com/3FVkp01QDK
— Abdul Wahab (@RajaWahab10) July 11, 2018
It's coming home.... the bags i mean. Sorry Englishmen ;) #ENGCRO #ENGvCRO #EnglandvsCroatia pic.twitter.com/WrYaPXsvjj
— Ancient Roman (@CallMeRomanX) July 11, 2018
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