Argentina vs Croatia: Who is Dominik Livakovic, CRO’s goalkeeper FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinal?
2 years ago

Argentina vs Croatia: Who is Dominik Livakovic, CRO’s goalkeeper FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinal?

The Hindu  

Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic continues to impress in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with a great performance against Brazil in the quarterfinal. With the save, he became one of the only three men and the second Croatian to have saved four shootout penalties in a single World Cup tournament, after Argentina Sergio, Danijel Subasic and Dominik Livakovic. Earlier in the tournament, Livakovic starred in the team’s penalty shootout with three saves in the win over Japan at the FIFA World Cup at the Aljanoub Stadium on Monday. In the process, Livakovic became only the third ‘keeper to save three penalties in a shootout at the World Cup after compatriot Danijel Subašić and Portugal’s Ricardo.

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Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16

The Hindu  

Luka Modric’s 55th minute seemed to send Croatia into the next round but Mattia Zaccagni’s late equaliser ensured defending champions Italy will play Switzerland in the round of 16 Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were …

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Defending champion Italy needs to avoid defeat against neighboring Croatia in their final group game to ensure progress at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy has three points after beating Albania 2-1 in its opening game before losing 1-0 to Spain, which is already assured of winning the group. …

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash

The Hindu  

Group B was dubbed Euro 2024’s ‘Group of Death’ but while Spain soared through with a game to spare, heavyweights Italy and Croatia meet on June 24 fighting to stay in the competition. “We control our own fate -- that’s a good thing,” said the stopper, who shone at the Qatar World Cup, saving a penalty in a shoot-out against …

Which clubs will Croatia players play for after FIFA World Cup 2022?
2 years ago

Which clubs will Croatia players play for after FIFA World Cup 2022?

The Hindu  

Croatia capped off its FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar with a 2-1 win over Morocco to seal the third place in the tournament. Young names Josko Gvaridol and Dominik Livakovic were among the players who made heads turn. Among the senior players in the squad, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic are the most notable names. Here is …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup

The Hindu  

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top-three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Mislav Orsic curled in a brilliant goal in the 42nd minute to give Croatia a 2-1 lead over Morocco at halftime in an open and entertaining World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Starting line-ups Croatia …

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup knockouts can be cruel games. Here are three key battles expected in the match: Sofiane Boufal vs Luka Modric Sofiane Boufal has been one of Morocco’s architects of attacking along the flanks, be it the darting runs along the left, or dribbling past defenders. Croatia’s Luka Modric, left, and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal challenge for the ball …

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after 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. Read our privacy policy Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the …

FIFA World Cup: Croatia’s Dalic rues Argentina penalty after exit
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Croatia’s Dalic rues Argentina penalty after exit

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said the disputed decision to award Argentina a penalty changed the complexion of Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal after his side lost 3-0. “This goal took the match in a different direction.” ‘Can’t blame the boys’ Dalic also bemoaned his team’s lack of a genuine goalscorer. We don’t have much to complain about.” Dalic said his team …

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory
2 years ago

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory

News 18  

Lionel Messi-led Argentina stunned Croatia in FIFA World Cup semi-final to the extent that even Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic could not help but marvel the performance of Lionel Messi. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot After Argentina sealed the game and …

Argentina vs Croatia: Lionel Messi equals Lothar Matthaeus World Cup record in big semi-final in Qatar
2 years ago

Argentina vs Croatia: Lionel Messi equals Lothar Matthaeus World Cup record in big semi-final in Qatar

India Today  

Lionel Messi entered record books even before he stepped on the pitch at the Lusail Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final against Croatia. The Argentina captain, who was named in the starting line-up, equalled Lothar Matthaus record for most appearances in men's World Cup history. Argentina vs Croatia, semi-final Live Updates Messi has an opportunity to go past …

Messi, Alvarez star in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Croatia in FIFA World Cup semis; La Albiceleste in Qatar WC final
2 years ago

Messi, Alvarez star in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Croatia in FIFA World Cup semis; La Albiceleste in Qatar WC final

The Hindu  

Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrate after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the team's 3-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium. Julian Alvarez of Argentina …

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals
2 years ago

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Latest from the World …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina will be a show of ‘strength of character’ by his players. Croatia, the runner-up of the 2018 World Cup, will take on two-time champion Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night with an eye on becoming the first finalist at the Qatar World Cup. They are highly …

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 …

Biggest penalty misses at FIFA World Cup: From Baggio to Messi
2 years ago

Biggest penalty misses at FIFA World Cup: From Baggio to Messi

The Hindu  

England lost 1-2 to France in the last quarterfinal of th FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Saturday after a costly penalty miss from striker and skipper Harry Kane. Here’s a look at some of the most shocking penalty misses in the history of FIFA World Cup:- Roberto Baggio vs Brazil - 1994 World Cup Final - Pasadena, USA FILE …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Captain Luka Modric is ‘very focused on Croatia’ as his team takes on Argentina in first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday night. “For now, I am at the World Cup and very focused on Croatia,” Modric is quoted as saying by Diario AS. At 37, Modric has been the driving force behind Vatreni’s progression to the …

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

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Messi scores one and sets up two as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup 2022 final. Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to claim a place in the World Cup final on Sunday. Ivan Perisic failed to catch Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez off the line, the counter was sprung, the players hurtled down the …

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: …

Goalkeepers make their mark in penalty shootouts at Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Goalkeepers make their mark in penalty shootouts at Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

The goalkeepers have been the focus of attention and the ultimate hero as two of the eight pre-quarterfinals and two quarterfinals have been decided on penalties. Goalkeepers in the semifinals Yassine Bounou - Morocco Age: 31, Caps: 50, Qatar 2022 clean sheets: 4, Qatar 2022 goals conceded: 1 Hugo Lloris - France Age: 35, Caps: 143, Qatar 2022 clean sheets: …

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role
2 years ago

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role

News 18  

Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot With the ball, Croatia have their own diminutive veteran maestro in 37-year-old Luka …

We don't concentrate on stopping one player: Bruno Petkovic on man-marking Messi in FIFA World Cup semi-final
2 years ago

We don't concentrate on stopping one player: Bruno Petkovic on man-marking Messi in FIFA World Cup semi-final

India Today  

Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic said that his team will focus on stopping the entire Argentina team instead of man-marking Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup semi-final match on Tuesday. Croatia, who are aiming to reach the final for a second consecutive time, stunned the five-time champions Brazil in the quarter-final after bouncing back with a late equaliser and winning …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric And Croatia Stand Between Lionel Messi And Final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric And Croatia Stand Between Lionel Messi And Final

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup dream remains alive but an indefatigable Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in their way in Tuesday’s semi-final in Doha. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Backed by an enormous …

Why Argentina’s Emi Martinez is so good at saving penalties
2 years ago

Why Argentina’s Emi Martinez is so good at saving penalties

New York Times  

Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to win the 2022 World Cup after an incredible final ended 3-3. Last year in the Copa America semi-final against Colombia, it was Martinez’s highly effective but controversial trash talk that helped him save three penalty kicks in the shootout and guide Argentina to the final, where they beat Brazil 1-0 to …

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia
2 years ago

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia

The Hindu  

Croatia will not attempt to stop Argentina superstar Lionel Messi by man-marking him but instead will focus on immobilising the entire team in their World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, they said. “We don’t have a specific plan yet for stopping Messi and usually we don’t concentrate on stopping one player but the entire team,” striker Bruno Petkovic told a news …

FIFA World Cup: Role of goalkeepers in the quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Role of goalkeepers in the quarterfinals

The Hindu  

The Qatar World Cup 2022 is reaching its twilight. Dominik Livakovic of Croatia celebrates the win via a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium on December 09, 2022, in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Emiliano Martinez of Argentina celebrates victory following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal match …

FIFA World Cup: Croatia’s masterful midfield trio key to WC dream
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Croatia’s masterful midfield trio key to WC dream

The Hindu  

Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was rightly hailed after his team’s stunning World Cup quarterfinal win over Brazil, but their midfield trio were also crucial. “I said several times that Croatia has the best midfield in the world,” proud coach Zlatko Dalic told a press conference after Friday’s game. “Brozovic, Modric and Kovacic -- if they are in the game I …

FIFA World Cup: Tite bows out as Brazil coach after 'painful' exit on penalties
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Tite bows out as Brazil coach after 'painful' exit on penalties

Firstpost  

The Brazilian Football Confederation has previously said it will not choose its next coach until January. Doha: Tite confirmed that it was the “end of a cycle” for him as coach of Brazil after the favourites were dumped out of the World Cup in the quarter-finals on penalties by Croatia on Friday. People who know me know that.” After a …

Croatia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years ago

Croatia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

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. Read our privacy policy One of the game’s great midfield talents of …

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals
2 years ago

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title. Modric converted one of the penalties as Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. ”And that’s the recipe for success.” Five of Croatia’s last six matches …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Tite Bows Out as Brazil Coach after 'Painful' Exit
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Tite Bows Out as Brazil Coach after 'Painful' Exit

News 18  

Tite confirmed that it was the “end of a cycle” for him as coach of Brazil after the favourites were dumped out of the World Cup in the quarter-finals on penalties by Croatia on Friday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot …

Netherlands vs Argentina, World Cup 2022 quarterfinal in pictures: Lautaro scores winning penalty as ARG qualifies for semis
2 years ago

Netherlands vs Argentina, World Cup 2022 quarterfinal in pictures: Lautaro scores winning penalty as ARG qualifies for semis

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium. Nahuel Molina of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup Croatia battled past tournament favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Croatia substitute Bruno Petkovic’s left-footed equaliser three minutes from the end of extra time drew his side level, breaking Brazilian hearts in Doha’s Education City Stadium. Livakovic parried another Paqueta shot five minutes …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the referee for Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal clash today?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the referee for Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal clash today?

The Hindu  

Croatia, the runner-up in the 2018 World Cup, will face five-time world champion Brazil in the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Friday at the Education City Stadium. However, in the pre-quarterfinal, Brazil, with its first team players returning to the starting lineup, handed South Korea a 4-1 defeat to set up the quarterfinal clash with Croatia. He …

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 …

Recap: Netherlands vs Argentina – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Netherlands vs Argentina – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Argentina win 4-3 on penalties after Netherlands had come back from two goals down to equalise in normal time. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic, testy match at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to set up a semi-final against Croatia, following their World Cup quarter-final finish at 2-2 after extra-time. A total of 17 yellow cards were handed …

Photos: Messi’s Argentina defeat Netherlands in shootout
2 years ago

Photos: Messi’s Argentina defeat Netherlands in shootout

Al Jazeera  

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis before Lautaro Martinez scored the winning spot kick to secure them a 4-3 shootout win over the Netherlands on Friday after their World Cup quarter-final finished 2-2 after 120 minutes. In a scrappy half-hour of extra time with the scores level, Enzo Fernandez rattled the post 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 …

FIFA World Cup: Belief is Croatia's biggest weapon vs Brazil in quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Belief is Croatia's biggest weapon vs Brazil in quarterfinals

Firstpost  

Croatia is one of the least populous countries who qualified for this World Cup, larger in that regard than only host Qatar. “Brazil has 200 million people, we only have 4 million,” Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić said Tuesday. “So we are pretty much like a suburb of a major city in Brazil.” Indeed, Croatia is one of the least populous …

Belief is Croatia’s biggest weapon vs Brazil at World Cup
2 years ago

Belief is Croatia’s biggest weapon vs Brazil at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — In terms of population, there’s no contest between Brazil and Croatia. “Brazil has 200 million people, we only have 4 million,” Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić said Tuesday. “So we are pretty much like a suburb of a major city in Brazil.” Indeed, Croatia is one of the least populous countries who qualified for this World Cup. “We …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Ronaldo eyes quarters as Morocco dares to dream
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Ronaldo eyes quarters as Morocco dares to dream

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo will aim to fire Portugal past Switzerland and into the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as Morocco bid to derail Spain's bid for a second global crown. Just two last-eight slots remain to be filled in Qatar after five-time winners Brazil swatted aside South Korea 4-1 and 2018 finalists Croatia squeezed past Japan via a penalty shoot-out. Ronaldo's …

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 …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia Oust Canada From Qatar With 4-1 Triumph
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia Oust Canada From Qatar With 4-1 Triumph

News 18  

Croatia bounced back strong and knocked Canada right out of its first World Cup in 36 years. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first-ever World Cup goal one minute into the match but Marko Livaja and Lovro …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia show quality to dispatch Canada 4-1
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia show quality to dispatch Canada 4-1

The Hindu  

Alphonso Davies netted Canada's first goal at a men's World Cup but it was Croatia, spearheaded by a brace from Andrej Kramaric, who came away with an impressive 4-1 Group F win on Sunday that ended any hope of the North Americans advancing while keeping their own alive. After Davies had scored with a bullet header just over a minute …

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