Tag: Croatia

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

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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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

Belgium, Croatia, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
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

Belgium, Croatia, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
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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Croatia taught Canada a lesson in matchday 2 of the World Cup Group F as Luka Modric and co put four goals past the North Americans

Croatia vs Canada 4-1: Kramaric Brace Sends Canadians Home

Canada, Croatia, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Croatia taught Canada a lesson in matchday 2 of the World Cup Group F as Luka Modric and co put four goals past the North Americans. Canada thus bid farewell to the competition after two games only, despite a courageous display against Belgium and a lightning fast goal from Alphonso Davies tonight that gave them a sweet albeit short illusion.
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Group F contains 2018 finalists Croatia, Roberto Martinez's Belgium, African side Morocco and Canada, appearing at just their second-ever World Cup finals

2022 World Cup Preview and Predictions: Group F

Belgium, Croatia, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and we are bringing you a preview of every group ahead of the tournament, offering an insight into each team, as well as predictions as to who will progress to the knockout rounds. Below, we preview Group F that contains 2018 finalists Croatia, Roberto Martinez's Belgium, African side Morocco and Canada, appearing at just their second-ever World Cup finals.
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