Tag: Croatia

Inter Manage to Keep Impressive World Cup Streak Alive

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No matter the outcome of the semi-finals, Inter will have one representative in the World Cup final, as it has happened uninterruptedly since 1982. Two of their stars, Marcelo Brozovic and Lautaro Martinez, will square off in Argentina-Croatia. The Nerazzurri are on par with Bayern Munich in such achievement.
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Brazil suffered defeat on penalties to Croatia as their World Cup dreams came to a crashing end at the quarter-final stage, despite an opener from Neymar

Brazil Player Ratings vs Croatia: Penalty Disaster, Seleção Exit World Cup

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Brazil suffered defeat on penalties to Croatia as their World Cup dreams came to a crashing end at the quarter-final stage, despite an opener from Neymar. Dominik Livakovic kept the Brazilian's at bay for the majority of the match but a delightful Neymar goal in extra time put them ahead. However, Croatia didn't give up and substitute Bruno Petkovic equalized late on. Livakovic made his mark once more, saving Rodrygo's opening penalty in the shootout, before Marquinhos struck the post with the decisive penalty to send the Vatreni through. So, here's our Brazil player ratings for their defeat against Croatia. 
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Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on penalties, with Dominik Livakovic proving to be the hero once more for the Vatreni

Croatia Player Ratings vs Brazil: Livakovic Hero Again for Vatreni

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Croatia knocked Brazil out of the 2022 World Cup in the quarter-finals on penalties after a fascinating battle, with Dominik Livakovic proving to be the hero once more for the Vatreni. The two nations were locked in a close contest throughout and were goalless after 90 minutes. A Neymar goal in extra time was cancelled out by a Bruno Petkovic equalizer before Croatia advanced after defeating Brazil on penalties. So, here's our Croatia player ratings against Brazil as they reach their second consecutive World Cup semi-finals. 
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Inter and especially Atalanta tried to purchase Borna Sosa last summer, but he wasn’t eager to transfer with the World Cup just around the corner.

Atalanta Facing Strong Competition for Croatian Star

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Inter and especially Atalanta tried to purchase Borna Sosa last summer, but he wasn’t eager to transfer with the World Cup just around the corner. La Dea is still after the Stuttgart winger, but Newcastle might upset the Italian suitors with a sizeable bid. He's currently starring in Qatar.
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Below is our Croatia vs Brazil preview, predictions and potential lineups for their 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash in Qatar

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: Croatia vs Brazil

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Croatia and Brazil meet in the first quarter-final matchup of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Friday at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Tite's side have been one of the favorites to go all the way in this year's tournament and are expected to continue in their impressive form up against the 2018 finalists. Below is our Croatia vs Brazil preview, predictions and potential lineups for their World Cup quarter-final clash. 
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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

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

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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

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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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Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw

Croatia Player Ratings vs Belgium: Points Shared as Vatreni Advance

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Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw in the final Group F fixtures. Substitute Romelu Lukaku came on and had a host of opportunities to put Belgium ahead but the Inter forward failed to do so as the two sides shared the points in Al Rayyan. Josko Gvardiol impressed in an excellent defensive display by the 20-year-old defender as his strong World Cup campaign continues. So, here's our Croatia player ratings for their stalemate with Belgium. 
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Romelu Lukaku missed a host of quality chances for Belgium as they suffered a 0-0 draw against Croatia that sees them fail to qualify for the last 16

Belgium Player Ratings vs Croatia: Lukaku Misses Chances in Defeat

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Romelu Lukaku missed a host of quality chances for Belgium as they suffered a 0-0 draw against Croatia that sees them fail to qualify for the last 16. With Morocco securing victory over Canada in the other final Group F fixture, Belgium needed all three points against Croatia but Kevin De Bruyne and co. failed to do so in a disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar. So, here's our Belgium player ratings for their draw against Croatia. 
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