The Halftime Masterstroke Croatia struggled heavily during a frustrating first half. Manager Zlatko Dalic needed a massive tactical shift. He introduced Ante Budimir at halftime to rescue the game. This brilliant substitution changed the entire match dynamic immediately. Breaking the Deadlock Panama defended their penalty area with incredible physical intensity. However, they suffered one fatal defensive lapse in the 54th minute. Josip Stanisic delivered a perfect, deep cross toward the back post. Budimir found himself completely unmarked and smashed a header home. This