Tweet 15 Minutes until kick off here at the Khalifa International Stadium and the general consensus is that Germany are expected to dominate this game. The spotlight is shining on the budding 19 year old Jamal Musiala throughout the build-up; the pressure is on for the youngster as he makes […]
Read MoreCroatia (P)1-1 Japan – As it happened
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 […]
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