Congratulations for all Croatians here. Winning medals 2nd World Cup in a row is something amazing, Very rare thing, but it was good 3rd place game, these early goals guaranted it. Croatia win is deserved, they controlled game in 2nd half, Morocco players looked visibly tired.
Man, i understand your point but in football doesnt work that way, nobody remember the third place, in olympics yes its important but not in football.
Do you see the game for third position in UCL, in UEL in Libertadores Cup? No, doesnt exist. The third position thing its more a historical one from the amateur era.
I know for Morocco can be important being third, but for the world of football you will be remembered for reach the semifinal, no more.
Im a big fan of football and i dont remember without searching the third place of Mexico 86, Italy 90, USA 94 and go on.
EDIT: Congratulation to reach the legendary range !! i just see that.
I have mixed feelings about 3rd place game, but today we saw that this game really matters for both teams and how Croatians celebrated winning game - it was important for them.. I agree that not many will remember 3rd place winners and in most cases such game is waste of time. But in countries like Croatia, Poland or Turkey such achievement always will be remembered.