Croatia have taken a step closer to qualifying for the last 16 of the Under-20 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over New Zealand.

Dinko Jelicic's side are now one point clear at the top of Group A going into the final round of fixtures.

The opening goal came in the 11th minute as Stipe Perica rose highest to head in before Ante Rebic made it 2-0 on 75 minutes.

Louis Fenton pulled a goal back for New Zealand from the penalty spot six minutes from time, but they failed to find an equaliser.