Croatia beats Macedonia 2-1 in World Cup qualifiers

 Croatia beats Macedonia 2-1 in World Cup qualifiers

SKOPJE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Croatia beat Macedonia 2-1 in European zone World Cup 2014 Group A qualifiers on Friday evening in Skopje.

Even though Macedonia took the lead with a goal by Agim Ibraimi (16') but the Croatians came from behind with one goal in each half.

Vedran Corluka equalized with a short range shot¹ in the 33rd minute, before Ivan Rakitic scored from a free kick after poor performance by Macedonian goalkeeper Martin Bogatinov in 60th minute.

Croatia are now in the second place in Group A with seven points as leaders Belgium, who have better goal difference. Serbia are third with four points ahead of Wales² on three points, Scotland³ (2) and Macedonia (1).

1 shot   

n.炮弹，射击，射手；v.射击，发出，发芽；vbl.射击，发出，发芽

参考例句：

• He shot a wild duck.他射中一只野鸭。
• All the children shot out their hands for the money.所有的孩子突然伸出手来要钱。

2 Wales   

n.威尔士(在大不列颠岛西南部)

参考例句：

• The company are opening up a new factory in Wales.公司将在威尔士开一家新工厂。
• She teaches English at the University of Wales.她在威尔士大学教英语。

3 Scotland   

n.苏格兰

参考例句：

• He has been hiking round Scotland for a month.他围着苏格兰徒步旅行了一个月。
• Scotland is to the north of England.苏格兰在英格兰之北。