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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' - In just a few seconds Al Janoub Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Japan and Croatia.
  • 5' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' - It looks like no one’s ball. Croatia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' - Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 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' - Croatia looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ivan Perisic scoring 2 goals.
  • 30' - The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mario Pasalic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' - 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.
  • 40' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' - Daizen Maeda puts Japan on the lead.
  • 44' - What a strike from Daizen Maeda! The score is 2-0.
  • 49' - While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Croatia winning 100% of all matches.
  • 54' - Japan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 55' - GOAL! Ivan Perisic scores on 55. Assisted by Dejan Lovren
  • 56' - What a strike from Ivan Perisic! The score is 2-2.
  • 61' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' - The whistle greets Bruno Petkovic as he departs to be replaced by Ante Budimir.
  • 64' - The Japan manager makes a substitution. Yuto Nagatomo departs to be replaced by Kaoru Mitoma.
  • 68' - The whistle greets Andrej Kramaric as he departs to be replaced by Mario Pasalic.
  • 73' - It’s high time Hajime Moriyasu made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 75' - Hiroki Sakai has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daichi Kamada on 75 minute.
  • 80' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shogo Taniguchi made 326 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Ante Budimir, as he is very good at scoring at Al Janoub Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 87' - The whistle greets Ritsu Doan as he departs to be replaced by Takumi Minamino.
  • 90' - The referee calls foul for Mateo Kovacic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-4.

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