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Photographer in middle of Croatia’s goal celebration took amazing pictures

By Pete Grathoff

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July 12, 2018 09:17 AM

Mario Mandzukic ran toward the corner flag after he scored what proved to be the game-winning goal for Croatia in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal game against England.

Photographer Yuri Cortez noticed Mandzukic and his teammates coming toward him, so a quick change of lenses was needed. Before Cortez knew it, he was part of the Croatian celebration.

“Yet I was still taking pictures,” Cortez told Actual Futbol.

Cortez, the Chief Photographer in AFP Mexico, was asked by Actual Futbol if he and the players were surprised by the moment.

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“Yes, of course given the situation at the start, but when the players realized who I was, they asked if I was OK,” Cortez said.

Here are some of the photos that Cortez took from the middle of the celebration:

Fotos del salvadoreño Yuri Cortez de AFP. pic.twitter.com/uxuiiumTEA

— Alejandro Etcheverry (@UruAlejandro) July 11, 2018

Más de Yuri Cortez. pic.twitter.com/adLa4klyRo

— Alejandro Etcheverry (@UruAlejandro) July 11, 2018

Some images of the dramatic celebration of Croatia's second goal against England during the semi final of the world cup #FifaWorldCup2018 #EnglandvsCroatia #CRO #CROvENG #CROENG #RussiaWorldCup2018 #Russia2018 #Rusia2018 #Nikon #CroaciaInglaterra pic.twitter.com/4wTwObDT8t

— Yuri Cortez (@YuriYurisky) July 12, 2018

This is great as well:

Photographer of the day: Yuri Cortez (AFP Mexico) pic.twitter.com/ZQ5RfymE63

— David Llada (@lladini) July 11, 2018

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