FIFA World Cup 2022, Japan vs Croatia, Round of 16:Both
Japan and Croatia squandered a few early opportunities to score. But,
just minutes before the half-time whistle, Daizen Maeda opened the
scoring for Japan from a well-worked corner kick. Early into the
second-half, Ivan Perisic put Croatia level 1-1 through a terrific
header. The two teams couldn't be separated in 90 minutes, pushing the
match into extra-time for the first time in this edition of the FIFA
World Cup. Even in the extra-time, the two teams couldn't be separated.
The Croatian goalkeeper stepped up in the shootout as his side secured a
3-1 (1-1) win in the penalty shootout. (Matchcentre)
Here
are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Round of 16 football
match between Japan vs Croatia, straight from Al Janoub Stadium:
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23:22 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Thank You
That's it for now guys. Please do join us for the live coverage of the Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea.
23:21 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia beat Japan
Mario
Pasalic successfully dodges the goalkeeper as Croatia defeat Japan 3-1
(1-1) in penalties, to storm into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World
Cup 2022. Japan too had a great outing in the game but the thrilling
round of penalties resulted in favor of Croatia.
23:19 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Japan miss the penalty
Here
we go again! Japan once again fail to get a score out of the penalty.
This time their captain Maya Yoshida fails to hit the target as Japan
are in jeopardy.
23:17 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia miss the penalty
Marko
Livaja fails to hit the bull's eye as his shot completely deflects and
goes into the left post. The game turns thrilling as both sides are
eyeing the quarterfinals spot.
23:16 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Japan get the goal
After
two failed attempts, Japan finally hit the target and get their first
goal of the penalties. Takuma Asano he brilliantly unleashes the ball
into the right post.
23:14 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia hit the penalty
Croatia
are dominating the proceedings as they have hit their second goal in
the penalties. Marcelo Brozovic perfectly places the ball into the nets,
to give his side their second goal.
23:11 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Japan miss the penalty
Japan in tense situation as Kaoru Mitoma also fails to hit the target and give his side a goal.
23:10 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Nikola Vlasic hits the penalty
Croatia hit the target in their first penalty as Nikola Vlasic comfortably places the ball in the nets. Croatia take the lead.
23:09 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia save first penalty
Japan take the first penalty shoot which was comfortably saved by Takumi Minamino, who failed to give his side a good start.
23:05 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Extra-time up. Time for penalties
The
30 minutes of extra time are over but the scores are still levelled at
1-1. The outcome of the Round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia will
now be decided through the penalties. Stay tuned for live updates.
23:00 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Yellow card to Borna Barisic
Referee Ismail Elfath shows a yellow card to Croatia's Borna Barisic after he roughly brings an opponent down during a tackle.
22:55 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia miss the corner
Mislav
Orsic takes the corner-kick but Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda easily
gets the hold of the ball and denies a goal to Croatia.
22:48 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Second-half begins
The
second-half of the extra time begins with Croatia taking the ball. Ante
Budimir is replaced by Marko Livaja in Croatia's lineup.
22:46 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: First-half of extra time
This
marks the end of the first 15 minutes of the extra time. Both sides now
have the last 15 minutes to score, or the game will into the penalty
shootouts. Stay tuned for live updates.
22:44 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Good save from Dominik Livakovic
Japan's Kaoru
Mitoma unleashes a brilliant shot towards the target from the edge of
the box. However, Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic successfully
averts it to deny Japan another goal.
22:39 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia make changes
In
the extra time, Croatia replace their captain Luka Modric with Lovro
Majer in their lineup. On the other hand, Nikola Vlasic replaces Mateo
Kovacic.
22:34 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Mario Pasalic picks up an injury
Croati's Mario
Pasalic picks up an injury after he collides with an opponent during a
tackle. He calls in for medical help, which declares him fit to play.
22:29 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Extra time begins
The
extra time of 30 minutes has begun. Both the sides have now got another
opportunity to score and take the lead, to enter the quarterfinals
stage.
22:23 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Full time
The
Round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia ends in 1-1 draw. The
outcome of this match will now be decided in the extra-time. Stay tuned
for the live updates.
22:20 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: 4 mins stoppage time
The
stoppage time for the second-half of the Round of 16 match between
Japan and Croatia is 4 minutes. The scores are levelled at 1-1 and we
just might witness the first extra time of FIFA World Cup 2022.
22:17 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia enjoying possession
The
tables have turned in the second-half. Croatia are having the majority
of the possession and exchanging short passes amongst themselves. They
are now eager to take the lead as the game hs reached it's dying stage.
22:11 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Ivan Perisic misses the target
Croatia's Ivan
Perisic produces a good effort which goes wide of the left post.
Croatia miss out on a good opportunity to take a lead over Japan.
21:59 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Japan make changes
As
the scores are levelled at 1-1, Japan replaces Daizen Maeda with Takuma
Asano in their lineup. Apart from him, Yuto Nagatomo gets replaced by
Kaoru Mitoma.
21:55 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Good save from Shuichi Gonda
What
a save!!! Luka Modric unleashes a fiery shot towards the target, which
looks like an easy goal. However, his happiness gets cut-short as Japan
goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda brilliantly saves it.
21:52 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Hard luck for Ritsu Doan
Ritsu
Doan produces from the edge of the box but his shot lacks power and it
gets easily saved by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. Scores are
levelled at 1-1.
21:46 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: GOAL
GOAL!!!
After some failed attempts, Croatia finally open their account and
level scores with Japan. Ivan Perisic receives a pass from Dejan Lovren
and unleashes a header towards the target, to give his side their first
breakthrough.
21:42 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: No goal for Mateo Kovacic
Croatia's Mateo
Kovacic unleashes a brilliant shot towards the goal but the ball just
flies away from the left post. Japan get a goal-kick.
21:35 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: We are back underway
Hello
and welcome to our live coverage of the second-half of the Round of 16
match between Japan and Croatia. Japan are in 1-0 lead so far.
21:19 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Half-time
This
marks the end of the first-half of the Round of 16 match between Japan
and Croatia. Japan are in 1-0 lead after Daizen Maeda produced a goal in
the 45th minute, to take his side ahead in the game. Croatia need to
bounce back in the second-half.
21:16 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: GOAL
GOAL!!!
Japan finally open their score tally with Daizen Maeda producing a low
shot, which dodges the goalkeeper and hits the target. Japan take 1-0
lead over Croatia in the 45th minute.
21:13 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Daichi Kamada misses the target
Japan's Daichi
Kamada perfectly crosses the defenders and gets in a comfortable
position in front of the goal. Unfortunately, his efforts goes in vain
as the ball goes over the bar.
21:05 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Japan showing domination
Japan
are having a tight grip over Croatia on the field. The players are
smoothly exchanging the passes and trying to create a golden opportunity
to goal.
21:03 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Good defence from Japan
Croatia's Josip
Juranovic successfully brings the ball close to the target but Japan
defenders easily dodge the coming danger and deny Croatia a valuable
goal.
20:56 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Josko Gvardiol misses the target
Croatia's
Josko Gvardiol produces a slow shot which goes over the bar from the
edge of the box. Both the teams are still struggling to register the
first goal of the night.
20:49 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Foul by Josko Gvardiol
Referee Ismail
Elfath signals a foul after Croatia's Josko Gvardiol commits a rough
tackle on the field. Japan get a free-kick due to Gvardiol's foul.
20:44 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Good save from Shuichi Gonda
Japan
goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda showcases brilliant skills to deny Croatia as
easy goal. Croatia's Ivan Perisic unleashes a shot towards the left side
of the goal but Gonda successfully saves it.
20:39 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: Croatia enjoying possession
Croatia
are keeping the majority of the possession. The players are exchanging
short passes as they are in desperate search of a goal.
20:31 (IST)
Japan vs Croatia, LIVE: We are underway
The Round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia begins with Mateo Kovacic producing a brilliant pass.
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