Stamp it out: Ognjen Vukojevic and  Ivan Perisic attempt to extinguish the flare

But the Spurs man had two shots straight after the interval. It did not herald a siege, more a gradual press. In the 72nd minute substitute Daniel Pranjic sent a cross to the far post.

Giorgio Chiellini, such an experienced defender, made a slight misjudgement and

Mandzukic, who scored two past Shay Given, controlled the dropping ball and from four yards beat Gianluigi Buffon off the post. It was in front of a Croat banner saying ‘Super Mario’. Apparently it is not always about Balotelli.

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