An opportunist goal by substitute Nikica Jelavic earned Croatia a 1-0 win over fellow former Yugoslav country Macedonia in A World Cup Group A qualifier last night.
New coach Igor Stimac enjoyed a winning start on his competitive debut but Macedonia were the better side in the first half and, having weathered an early onslaught, when Eduardo's first-minute header hit the post, they were unlucky not to score in the opening period.
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