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Japan vs Croatia, Worldcup 2022 LAST 16

Japan
Croatia
Japan
2 : 4
1 - 3
Penalty
5th of December 2022 15:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Croatia

Live comments

  • 0' - The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Japan to score. At the same time, Croatia does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marcelo Brozovic made 419 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' - It looks surprising Croatia does not make any changes. Yuto Nagatomo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' - Japan seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' - Hidemasa Morita needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 30' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 35' - The travelling Croatia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 40' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' - GOAL! Daizen Maeda scores on 43. Assisted by Maya Yoshida
  • 44' - Goal! Daizen Maeda scores his 50 goal in 34 matches.
  • 49' - The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Japan that had 79 games and scored 18 goals.
  • 54' - Japan is showing some good football. However, Japan are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 55' - GOAL! Ivan Perisic scores on 55. Assisted by Dejan Lovren
  • 56' - Goal! Ivan Perisic scores his 51 goal in 419 matches.
  • 61' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 62' - Another change for Croatia made on 62 minute. Bruno Petkovic leaves to be changed by Ante Budimir.
  • 64' - Kaoru Mitoma has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuto Nagatomo on 64 minute.
  • 68' - It is a substitution in Croatia team. Andrej Kramaric is replaced by Mario Pasalic on 68 minute.
  • 73' - Japan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 75' - The whistle greets Daichi Kamada as he departs to be replaced by Hiroki Sakai.
  • 80' - Josko Gvardiol has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 85' - Japan started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
  • 87' - Another change for Japan made on 87 minute. Ritsu Doan leaves to be changed by Takumi Minamino.
  • 90' - Mateo Kovacic is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Another three points for Croatia.

Today 2022-12-05 Japan vs Croatia are fighting Worldcup league on Al Janoub Stadium.

Japan had 3 games and get got 6 points in Season (2018/18)

Croatia had 3 games and get got 5 points in Season (2018/18)

Todays referees are: Julio Bascunan, Ismail Elfath, Corey Parker, Kyle Atkins, Nicolas Gallo, Mustapha Ghorbal

Ranking

Team Played Points
Netherlands 3 7
Portugal 3 6
Brazil 3 6
Morocco 3 7
Japan 3 6
France 3 6
Argentina 3 6
England 3 7
Croatia 3 5
Senegal 3 6
Spain 3 4
Switzerland 3 6
South Korea 3 4
Australia 3 6
Poland 3 4
United States 3 5
Belgium 3 4
Iran 3 3
Ecuador 3 4
Tunisia 3 4
Germany 3 4
Mexico 3 4
Uruguay 3 4
Cameroon 3 4
Serbia 3 1
Wales 3 1
Canada 3 0
Qatar 3 0
Costa Rica 3 3
Denmark 3 1
Saudi Arabia 3 3
Ghana 3 3

Japan

Lineup Bench

Croatia

Lineup Bench

Japan Past Matches

2022-12-01 Japan
Spain 		2
1
2022-11-27 Japan
Costa Rica 		0
1
2022-11-23 Germany
Japan 		1
2
2019-06-24 Ecuador
Japan 		1
1
2019-06-20 Uruguay
Japan 		2
2

Croatia Past Matches

2022-12-01 Croatia
Belgium 		0
0
2022-11-27 Croatia
Canada 		4
1
2022-11-23 Morocco
Croatia 		0
0
2021-06-28 Croatia
Spain 		3
5
2021-06-22 Croatia
Scotland 		3
1