Japan vs Croatia player ratings: Junya Ito and Yuto Nagatomo shine before shootout
2 years ago

Japan vs Croatia player ratings: Junya Ito and Yuto Nagatomo shine before shootout

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Takehiro Tomiyasu - 6: Slipped while trying a back pass from Japan’s right flank, allowing Perisic to run through and go one on one with Gonda. open image in gallery Junya Ito leaves behind Andrej Kramaric in Japan’s clash with Croatia Daichi Kamada - 7: Carried the ball well during Japan’s better spells of possession. Croatia open image in gallery Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric did not exert his usual control Dominik Livakovic - 8: Was nearly caught dallying on the ball in the first few minutes of the game. open image in gallery Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring Croatia’s equaliser against Japan Andrej Kramaric - 5: Lacked a necessary edge and willingness to commit to runs in the first half.

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Argentina beats Croatia: Messi was great, but there was a surprise hero in World Cup semifinal win.
2 years ago

Argentina beats Croatia: Messi was great, but there was a surprise hero in World Cup semifinal win.

Slate  

As we all suspected, in the end there was one player on Argentina that Croatia’s bend-but-don’t-break defense just couldn’t find a way to stop: Julián Álvarez? With a little luck and, yes, some help from a certain Lionel Messi, the 22-year-old Argentine forward had the best game of his brief international career in his nation’s 3–0 win over Croatia on …

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Indeed, perhaps it is the presence of Argentina in Tuesday’s semi-final that …

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina
2 years ago

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Croatia’s entry into the final of the 2018 World Cup was considered by many to be a miraculous one, considering how unheralded the side was coming into the tournament in Russia. Croatia’s Run-Up to Semifinal GROUP STAGE Croatia vs Morocco: 0-0 Croatia vs Canada: 4-1 Croatia vs Belgium: 0-0 Round of 16 Croatia vs Japan: 1-1 Quarterfinal Croatia vs Brazil: …

Croatia wins yet another penalty shootout at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia wins yet another penalty shootout at World Cup

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — When it comes down to a penalty shootout at the World Cup, count on Croatia to make it through. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic got things started on Friday, saving the opening penalty attempt from Rodrygo. ”And that’s the recipe for success.” Livakovic had made several key saves throughout the match, but Neymar gave Brazil the lead …

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Croatia has knocked tournament favourites Brazil out of the World Cup, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals after the score was even after 120 minutes. Through a tense opening half at the Education City Stadium on Friday, there was nothing to separate tournament favourites Brazil and Croatia, with both sides enjoying half chances in …

Croatia beat Brazil – Penalties, Neymar’s moment of genius and Gvardiol’s defence
2 years ago

Croatia beat Brazil – Penalties, Neymar’s moment of genius and Gvardiol’s defence

New York Times  

Croatia progressed to the World Cup semi-finals after beating Brazil on penalties. 8 of Croatia's last 9 KO ties went to ET TOURNAMENT ROUND WHAT HAPPENED Euro 2008 QF Lost to Turkey on pens Euro 2016 R16 Lost to Portugal AET World Cup 2018 R16 Beat Denmark on pens World Cup 2018 QF Beat Russia on pens World Cup 2018 …

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout
2 years ago

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout

LA Times  

Brazil’s Marquinhos lies on the ground as Croatia’s player celebrate after the penalty shootout at the World Cup on Friday in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. Five of Croatia’s last six matches at World …

‘Only Croatia can do this’ — breaking down the comeback that stunned Brazil
2 years ago

‘Only Croatia can do this’ — breaking down the comeback that stunned Brazil

New York Times  

Croatia celebrated “one of the greatest wins” after coming from 1-0 down in extra-time to beat Brazil on penalties in the World Cup quarter-final. We suffered a very painful defeat and we could have won.” The Athletic has spoken to those involve, drawn on tactical analysis and watched the drama that unfolded at Doha’s Education City Stadium to explain how …

Brazil ease past South Korea, Croatia edge Japan on penalties
2 years ago

Brazil ease past South Korea, Croatia edge Japan on penalties

China Daily  

Croatia's Dominik Livakovic saves a penalty missed by Japan's Takumi Minamino during their round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar, December 5, 2022. In the day's first match, Croatian keeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero with three saves in the penalty shootout as his side knocked Japan out after a 1-1 …

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win
2 years ago

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win

Associated Press  

AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again. Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in Croatia’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout on Monday, securing a return to the quarterfinals for the runner-up in the 2018 tournament. On its surprising run to the final …

PLAYER RATINGS: Livakovic stepped up as a HERO in the shoot-out
2 years ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Livakovic stepped up as a HERO in the shoot-out

Daily Mail  

Croatia flaunted their knockout experience and triumphed 3-1 on penalties against Japan on Monday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Daizen Maeda fired gutsy Japan ahead on the stroke of half-time before Ivan Perisic levelled the scoreboard in the 55th minute, drilling a bullet header past Shuichi Gonda between the posts. Croatia sealed a 3-1 victory on penalties against …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan

News 18  

Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shoot-out win over Japan after a tense last-16 clash ended 1-1. Croatia now face either Brazil or South Korea in the last eight and continued midfield icon Luka Modric’s stay at his fourth and likely final World Cup. Japan vs Croatia Match Highlights FIFA World …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot-kicks as Croatia beat Japan 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the third time after an enthralling 120-minute contest finished deadlocked at 1-1 on Monday. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan in the 43rd minute and Ivan Perisic headed the equaliser 10 minutes after the break but the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Japan 3-1 on penalties to reach quarterfinals; to face Brazil or South Korea in semis
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Japan 3-1 on penalties to reach quarterfinals; to face Brazil or South Korea in semis

The Hindu  

Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Kivakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma, and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan on Monday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Daizen Maeda scored from a well-worked short corner just before the break to give Japan a 1-0 halftime lead over Croatia in their World …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia defeat Japan on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia defeat Japan on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth

India TV News  

Croatia defeated Japan 3-1 on penalties in the first-ever shootout at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals. Interestingly, this was Croatia's third appearance in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Penalty shootout by Japan: 1st: Minamino missed penalty 2nd: Mitoma missed penalty 3rd: Asano scored penalty 4th: Yoshida missed penalty Penalty shootout …

Japan comes from behind to shock Germany in FIFA World Cup Group E opener
2 years, 1 month ago

Japan comes from behind to shock Germany in FIFA World Cup Group E opener

The Hindu  

Late goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano gave Japan an incredible 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in the World Cup on Wednesday after the four-times champion had looked to be cruising to victory via an Ilkay Gundogan penalty but paid a fatal price for missing chances. Germany looked in total command in the Group E clash but, with each …

Germany 1 – 2 Japan: Tactical change that won the game and Germany’s limp attack
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany 1 – 2 Japan: Tactical change that won the game and Germany’s limp attack

New York Times  

The upsets kept coming in Qatar as Japan fought back from 1-0 down to emerge 2-1 victors over Germany. An Ilkay Gundogan penalty gave Germany the lead in what looked to be a one-sided affair, however Japan’s formation change at half-time made all the difference. Germany were ahead, Japan’s threat on the break appeared to have waned and a second …

Australia's hopes of automatic qualification for 2022 World Cup dashed after loss to Japan
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia's hopes of automatic qualification for 2022 World Cup dashed after loss to Japan

Daily Mail  

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the final few minutes to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia at a rain-soaked Olympic Stadium on Thursday and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals. Japan qualified for the 2022 World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win against Australia Winger Mitoma put the result beyond doubt …

Late own goal ends Australia's record run and hands Japan much-needed win
3 years, 2 months ago

Late own goal ends Australia's record run and hands Japan much-needed win

The Hindu  

Australia's record-breaking run in World Cup qualifying ended on Tuesday when Aziz Behich's late own goal handed Japan a lifeline as the Samurai Blue earned a 2-1 victory at Saitama Stadium. Behich bundled the ball over his own goal line after Takuma Asano's late shot looped up and hit the post, ensuring Australia missed out on a 12th straight win …

Japan advances in Asian WC qualifying as Osako scores five
3 years, 6 months ago

Japan advances in Asian WC qualifying as Osako scores five

The Hindu  

Yuya Osako's five-goal haul helped Japan to a 10-0 rout of Myanmar on Friday that sealed the Samurai Blues' place in the next phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. On the pitch, Japan made light work of Antoine Hey's side, with Takumi Minamino opening the scoring early before Osako went on a spree that …

Japan beat South Korea 3-0 to claim football bragging rights
3 years, 9 months ago

Japan beat South Korea 3-0 to claim football bragging rights

Firstpost  

Miki Yamane scored on his debut to give Japan the lead in the 17th minute, before Daichi Kamada added a second 10 minutes later and Wataru Endo notched a late third. Japan beat South Korea — minus Son Heung-min — 3-0 on Thursday to claim bragging rights in the first football friendly between the two rivals in 10 years. But …

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