At first I thought the penalty was where Japan are going to have the real chance of a qualifier to the next round but it appears Dominik Livakovic was there better and very much prepared to be the Hero for Croatia in today's matchbday live. I just couldn't believe it, he came to save the first 2 kicks with Takuna Asano only getting pass him with the third, then yet again he saved a third by there captain Maya Yoshida and he made it look so easy with the way he was just over the ball at each time.
Japan did there best but, here ends the road for them in this tournament with Croatia getting to proceed to the quarter finals.
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Ok, so Japan did not make it pass the penalty phase. Croatia was able to score quite easily and ended up eliminating the Japanese squad. Croatia is now at the quarter finals, so the team should either meet Switzerland or Portugal. Hopefully, Portugal will be able to go pass Switzerland.
Yes unfortunately Japan they weren't lucky with penalties and they missed three of them. Not actually missed but saved by the great goalkeeper of Croatia livakovic and made his team win after they couldn't in the 120 minutes of the match. Japan performed so well in this World Cup but wasn't lucky enoughAnd no! Croatia won't face neither of Portugal nor Switzerland. They will meet the winner of tonight's match between Brazil and South Korea. Which makes Croatia chances a bit lower if they meet Brazil and with such performance
Finally, Croatia won today's match through penalty shootout . Congratulations to Croatia for winning this tough match and getting a chance to play in the quarter finals. The players of Japan had to accept their defeat after many hardships. For this they are very depressed . But there is nothing to do about it. Because in the game one team has to win and another team has to lose. This is the rule of the game . Even if Japan didn't win, they deserve a lot of praise . Because they also played very well, so the game went to penalties after 2 periods real time and extra time
Japan played really well, but their plenty shot was very poor today. Croatia sealed the quarter-finals in style, with their goalkeeper playing a key role in winning the match today, with three saves by the Croatia goalkeeper. This defeat of Japan will really surprise and disappoint them. 
Finally, Croatia won today's match through penalty shootout . Congratulations to Croatia for winning this tough match and getting a chance to play in the quarter finals. The players of Japan had to accept their defeat after many hardships. For this they are very depressed . But there is nothing to do about it. Because in the game one team has to win and another team has to lose. This is the rule of the game . Even if Japan didn't win, they deserve a lot of praise . Because they also played very well, so the game went to penalties after 2 periods real time and extra time
Ok, so Japan did not make it pass the penalty phase. Croatia was able to score quite easily and ended up eliminating the Japanese squad. Croatia is now at the quarter finals, so the team should either meet Switzerland or Portugal. Hopefully, Portugal will be able to go pass Switzerland.
The goal keeper of Croatia livakovic was really good and managed to catch 3 shots of 4 where Japan could only score one. Croatia will play against the winner of tonight's match between Brazil and South Korea.
Best luck for Japan they showed us a very nice game play and could gain against Germany and Spain they should be proud of what they did
The Croatian goalkeeper was not just good, but actually led his team to the next round. Best luck for Japan they showed us a very nice game play and could gain against Germany and Spain they should be proud of what they did
The Japanese, of course, shot penalties very badly, but we still need to catch goals like these.
So Levakovic seems to be the best player of this match without a doubt.
As expected, Croatia came out, but unexpectedly not immediately, but on penalties. I thought Croatia would pass Japan much easier, but it turned out to be the most persistent playoff match.
It would be good if Korea would also fight Brazil on the field today!
The goal keeper of Croatia livakovic was really good and managed to catch 3 shots of 4 where Japan could only score one. Croatia will play against the winner of tonight's match between Brazil and South Korea.
Best luck for Japan they showed us a very nice game play and could gain against Germany and Spain they should be proud of what they did
That is correct - the penalty is pure luck for the team Best luck for Japan they showed us a very nice game play and could gain against Germany and Spain they should be proud of what they did
But if we look at the performance of both the team - they both played well. But it was not JApan day - I was betting on Japan.
Now the most civilised team will be returning back to the country.
The goal keeper of Croatia livakovic was really good and managed to catch 3 shots of 4 where Japan could only score one. Croatia will play against the winner of tonight's match between Brazil and South Korea.
Best luck for Japan they showed us a very nice game play and could gain against Germany and Spain they should be proud of what they did
Best luck for Japan they showed us a very nice game play and could gain against Germany and Spain they should be proud of what they did
Both teams were so exhausted the whole extra time we didn't see any real chances to score but two shots from each side. Were the Japanese player's shot got stopped by the Croatian goal keeper and the Croatian player's shot were missed.
We are going to see the furst penalties on this cup as well. May the stronger win
We are going to see the furst penalties on this cup as well. May the stronger win
Seeing the strength of the Japanese, their players kept running. Although they rely a lot on counterattacks and continue to be disciplined in defense. Japan kept trying to keep not many balls sent through the hull, they learned from iIan Perisic's goal.
But the croatian goalkeeper's performance was very good, Minamino Pinalti first failed, second Mitoma and fourth Yoshida failed. Congratulations Croatia you won. Very interesting match. It seems that the Japanese player's mentality has not been good in the penalty round.
3-1 for Croatia
Heartbreak for Japan - I love Japan and I feel very sad because Japan has lost the game.
Both teams were so exhausted the whole extra time we didn't see any real chances to score but two shots from each side. Were the Japanese player's shot got stopped by the Croatian goal keeper and the Croatian player's shot were missed.
We are going to see the furst penalties on this cup as well. May the stronger win
We are going to see the furst penalties on this cup as well. May the stronger win
Seeing the strength of the Japanese, their players kept running. Although they rely a lot on counterattacks and continue to be disciplined in defense. Japan kept trying to keep not many balls sent through the hull, they learned from iIan Perisic's goal.
But the croatian goalkeeper's performance was very good, Minamino Pinalti first failed, second Mitoma and fourth Yoshida failed. Congratulations Croatia you won. Very interesting match. It seems that the Japanese player's mentality has not been good in the penalty round.
3-1 for Croatia
Finally Extra time also ended and both teams are played very well till 120 minutes and Now the winner will be selected through penalties . this is really amazing match. It is very commendable that a match will have such a close fight . Both teams are equally strong so neither team can defeat the other team . Now the winning of the team depends on the goalkeeper of the two teams. lets see what will happen in the end ha ha
JApan has to save the hits. Fans are so much in pressure too.
The match between cro vs Japan has ended in penalty with the first man missed to score the penalty giving the opponent's corrosion and at the moment Japan have missed their 2 penalty shoot Corosian is at advantage.
And the match is about to end in favor of corpse.
And the match is about to end in favor of corpse.
Well, Croats certainly have experience in this from the last championship. Croatia was the ultimate surprise of the World Cup 2018. They played a total of 90 minutes in extra time during the tournament. Tthey played two penalty shootouts, and they won both the games. I think it could be the same here.
Of course Croatia have more experience in these matches, but looking at this game it seems to me that neither Japan nor Croatia can win in the 1/4. Although Japan looks even more interesting. The number of shots is almost the same, but Japan had more corners, which means they attacked more with less ball possession. But if it comes down to a penalty shootout, I think Croatia will win.
Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
A match going to penalty shootouts would be more fun than anything else. Of course, I don't know if I can say the same for the fans of these teams, but I think the excitement level of penalty shootouts is always high. Asian teams won the sympathy of everyone in this tournament. I didn't give them that many chances before the tournament, but they surprised me with their performance. I see them as a little more sympathetic. Penalty shootouts require composure. The team with good condition will stay more composure in this section and will be able to go to the next round. Let's see which one will do it.
Oh first hit saved by the goalkeeper - so much pressure on the goalkeeper - lots of tension in the ground Croatia goalkeeper is saving the goals
A match going to penalty shootouts would be more fun than anything else. Of course, I don't know if I can say the same for the fans of these teams, but I think the excitement level of penalty shootouts is always high. Asian teams won the sympathy of everyone in this tournament. I didn't give them that many chances before the tournament, but they surprised me with their performance. I see them as a little more sympathetic. Penalty shootouts require composure. The team with good condition will stay more composure in this section and will be able to go to the next round. Let's see which one will do it.
It was the first match at the 2022 Qatar World Cup to go to penalties. Both Japan and Croatia played extremely well. I want to put Croatia ahead in the penalty shootout. Now we just have to wait for the penalty shootout to know who will emerge victorious in this match. BOTH teams are trying their best to score a goal but seems like Japan will win the game.
Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
The two tried hard to get the golden goal to finish the match, but it seems that the winner will be determined based on the penalty result because there are no potential attacks to score goals from both teams, the penalty result is very tense because the two only focus on scoring goals to win the team to advance in the next match .Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
We are going to see the furst penalties on this cup as well. May the stronger win
BOTH teams are trying their best to score a goal but seems like Japan will win the game.
Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
The two tried hard to get the golden goal to finish the match, but it seems that the winner will be determined based on the penalty result because there are no potential attacks to score goals from both teams, the penalty result is very tense because the two only focus on scoring goals to win the team to advance in the next match .Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
the toss has been carried out - and both the teams are going to try their lucks - good luck to both the teams. Fingers crossed
A match going to penalty shootouts would be more fun than anything else. Of course, I don't know if I can say the same for the fans of these teams, but I think the excitement level of penalty shootouts is always high. Asian teams won the sympathy of everyone in this tournament. I didn't give them that many chances before the tournament, but they surprised me with their performance. I see them as a little more sympathetic. Penalty shootouts require composure. The team with good condition will stay more composure in this section and will be able to go to the next round. Let's see which one will do it.
BOTH teams are trying their best to score a goal but seems like Japan will win the game.
Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
The two tried hard to get the golden goal to finish the match, but it seems that the winner will be determined based on the penalty result because there are no potential attacks to score goals from both teams, the penalty result is very tense because the two only focus on scoring goals to win the team to advance in the next match . Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
Well, Croats certainly have experience in this from the last championship. Croatia was the ultimate surprise of the World Cup 2018. They played a total of 90 minutes in extra time during the tournament. Tthey played two penalty shootouts, and they won both the games. I think it could be the same here.
Of course Croatia have more experience in these matches, but looking at this game it seems to me that neither Japan nor Croatia can win in the 1/4. Although Japan looks even more interesting. The number of shots is almost the same, but Japan had more corners, which means they attacked more with less ball possession. But if it comes down to a penalty shootout, I think Croatia will win.
Japan is more disciplined and I like them as a nation too. If they are just wasting the time to be decided by penalthy it will be a lot of pressure on both the teams.
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