World Cup Final: A to Z poem

A game of two halves

Bringing the world together

Capable players with

Deft footwork

England just missed out

Final, France vs Croatia

Goal! France score first, Croatia equalise

Half time approaching

Incident occurred, penalty to France

Judgement by VAR, handball, it’s controversial

Kicked and scored, 2-1 at half time

Lead extended by Pogba, then

Mbappé makes it 4-1

Not looking good for Croatia

Or can they find a way back

Push on lads, the game’s not over yet

Quickly Croatia get one back

Red flags waving now, 4-2

Substitutions for Croatia and France

Touchline activity as players switch

Unsettled fans sense time is running out

Viewers around the world, watch the clock, 5 added minutes

Whistle blows, game over

eXcitement overwhelming the French team

Yet Croatia saddened at their loss

Zagreb flooded with disappointment

© Karen Horsley 2018