Tweet Here we go, Croatia vs Japan, the fifth last 16 clash and after yesterday’s amazing matches we are looking forward to more greatness today. Croatia come through after coming second in Group F with a 4-1 win against Canada being the best they have looked. As for Japan they […]
Read MoreMoriyasu believes his players have “shown a new era of Japanese football” following Croatia defeat.
Dan Lambert reacts to Hajime Moriyasu’s post-match interview following his sides defeat to Croatia.
Read MoreSamurai Blue fall to Livakovic’s spot-kick heroics
Tweet Japan failed to reach the last eight after a long and competitive collision with Croatia. Unlike their previous performance in their group stage, Japan had created several good opportunities from the beginning of the first half. In the 43rd minute the story was the same, with Daichi Kamada missing […]
Read MoreCroatia 1 (P)-1 Japan: As it happened
Tweet Welcome to our live blog of Croatia vs Japan in the Round of 16 at the World Cup! Everything is on the line for the two nations, as they look to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Japan make three changes to their starting lineup. Takehiro Tomiyasu comes into […]
Read MoreSayonara: Dominik Livakovic’s goalkeeping heroics bids adieu to Japan in an electrifying penalty shootout!
Tweet Japan and Croatia played out a 1-1 vibrant stalemate which resulted in an exhilarating penalty shootout. The Japanese presided over the Croats throughout the first half, creating more substantial opportunities to find the back of the net. Croatia nonetheless showcased their experience, seizing control of the remainder of the […]
Read MorePreview: Japan vs Croatia
Tweet Japan, who impressed many football fans twice in the group stage, will endeavour to make their story more dramatic when they face Croatia in Monday’s last-16 collision at Al Janoub Stadium. Giant killers Japan got the chance to see a superb view they have never seen before in the […]
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