Tag: Croatia vs. Japan

Japan Player Ratings vs Croatia: Maeda Goal in Vain as Japan Exit Qatar

Croatia, Japan, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Hajime Moriyasu's Japan put in a valiant performance against Croatia in their last 16 clash but they were undone on penalties despite Daizen Maeda's opener. Maeda deservedly put Japan ahead in the first half as they dreamt of reaching their first-ever quarter-finals at the World Cup but an equaliser from Ivan Perisic levelled the scores in the second half. So, here's our Japan player ratings for their defeat against Croatia. 
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Croatia made it through to the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup after defeating Japan on penalties thanks to three penalty saves by Dominik Livakovic

Croatia Player Ratings vs Japan: Penalty Hero Livakovic Wins Last 16 Tie

Croatia, Japan, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Croatia made it through to the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup after defeating Japan on penalties in a close last 16 encounter thanks to three penalty saves by Dominik Livakovic. The scores were tied at 1-1 through 120 minutes but Japan couldn't hold their nerve in the shootout as they suffered defeat, scoring just one out of their four penalties in Al Wakrah. Six out of the last seven knockout games for Croatia at both the Euros and World Cup have reached extra time and they found success once more here in a tough battle against an impressive Japan side. So, here's our Croatia player ratings for their narrow victory over Japan.
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