Croatia vs Ghana

Igor Matanovic isn't only about goals: he presses the opposing centre-backs and fights for every aerial ball. When he challenges out of possession, a foul from him during the game is a likely outcome.

Marin Pongracic defends with power and seeks contact with the opposing striker well outside the box. That assertive way of marking easily exposes him to at least one foul in the game.

Martin Baturina likes to drift in from the right and pop up at the edge of the box to look for a shot. With Croatia holding the initiative, at least one effort from him at goal is a natural idea.

Petar Sucic drops to receive and tries to move the ball with quick touches between the lines. When he looks to play out of pressure, Ghana's players often stop him with a foul.

Luka Vuskovic brings physicality to midfield and doesn't hold back when it's time to double up. In those close duels with Ghana's midfielders, he often ends up giving away a foul.

Caleb Yirenkyi is a midfielder who plays on aggression and bites into the carrier without hesitation. That combative streak easily leads him into at least one foul over the ninety minutes.

Against Croatia's passing, Yirenkyi will be asked to chase constantly and break up the play. In that repeated work, he's likely to pile up more than one foul.

With so many challenges and a few late tackles, Yirenkyi often ends up under the referee's watch. A tactical foul to slow Croatia's play could easily cost him a booking.

Antoine Semenyo is pure power down the right: he runs at the defence and quickly tries a forceful shot. Even in a tough match, he's likely to get off at least one effort at goal.

When Ghana lose the ball, Semenyo tracks back to defend with the same intensity he attacks with. In those firm recovery runs, he can end up stopping his opponent with a foul.

Jordan Ayew sacrifices a lot up front, pressing the defenders and battling for every ball. In that selfless work, a challenge of his punished as a foul is a frequent outcome.

Beyond his work for the team, Ayew knows how to get into the box and shoot when the ball reaches him. Even in a game spent suffering, at least one effort from him is a believable idea.