Croatia are second in the group on 13 points behind Ukraine, who have 14 points after Saturday’s 2-0 home win over Turkey. hid Halilhodzic’s side can afford to ease off against the Saudis in Jeddah. Consistency has been a challenge for Pliskova, who has managed to play well in the biggest moments o. ”India’s Rohan Bopanna, who had lost in the second round of the doubles to the Italian pair alongside partner Pablo Cuevas, accused the organizers of dithering. The Socceroos take on Thailand in Melbourne knowing victory may not be enough to ensure an automatic place should Saudi Arabia defeat the Samurai Blue in Jeddah. “Playing with the likes ofAaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale I think he is now realising what the world is all about. ince undergoing knee surgery in March, and celebrated a 2-0 win over Australia that sealed Japan’s qualification for the tournament in Russia next year. ”“We have achieved a lot in our four years together. ear but it aims to fatten its coffers when India and Australia come calling in the new year. But for months the national hero — now fourth in the world rankings — has been a shadow of his former self.