SKOPJE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Croatia beat Macedonia 2-1 in European zone World Cup 2014 Group A qualifiers on Friday evening in Skopje.

Even though Macedonia took the lead with a goal by Agim Ibraimi (16') but the Croatians came from behind with one goal in each half.

Vedran Corluka equalized with a short range shot in the 33rd minute, before Ivan Rakitic scored from a free kick after poor performance by Macedonian goalkeeper Martin Bogatinov in 60th minute.

Croatia are now in the second place in Group A with seven points as leaders Belgium, who have better goal difference. Serbia are third with four points ahead of Wales on three points, Scotland (2) and Macedonia (1).