Tweet Japan failed to reach the last eight after a long and competitive collision with Croatia. Unlike their previous performance in their group stage, Japan had created several good opportunities from the beginning of the first half. In the 43rd minute the story was the same, with Daichi Kamada missing […]
Read MoreCroatia 1 (P)-1 Japan: As it happened
Tweet Welcome to our live blog of Croatia vs Japan in the Round of 16 at the World Cup! Everything is on the line for the two nations, as they look to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Japan make three changes to their starting lineup. Takehiro Tomiyasu comes into […]
Read MoreSayonara: Dominik Livakovic’s goalkeeping heroics bids adieu to Japan in an electrifying penalty shootout!
Tweet Japan and Croatia played out a 1-1 vibrant stalemate which resulted in an exhilarating penalty shootout. The Japanese presided over the Croats throughout the first half, creating more substantial opportunities to find the back of the net. Croatia nonetheless showcased their experience, seizing control of the remainder of the […]
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