Croatia defeated Japan, 3-1, in a shootout to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals where they will take on tournament favorite Brazil.
Japan’s hopes of reaching the
for the first time ever came to a crushing end on Monday after being defeated by Croatia in a shootout.when Ritsu Doan’s perfectly placed ball from just outside the box gave Daizen Maeda a perfect opportunity to score one on the near side of the net, just past Dominik Livaković. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković concedes a goal against Japan at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, on Dec. 5, 2022.The score would remain at 1-1 through regulation and extra time.alive, but his best saves of the match came in the shootout.
Kaoru Mitoma of Japan reacts during the Round of 16 match with Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium on Dec. 5, 2022, in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
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