Croatia 1-1 Japan (3-1 Penalties), FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Levakovic Stars in Penalty Shootout As Croatia Qualify For Quarterfinals (Watch Goal Video Highlights)
A resilient Japan tried to ambush Croatia by taking the game deep but the in the battle of nerves at the penalty shootout, Croatia stood as the stronger team, booking their berth in the quarterfinals.
Croatia continues to dream as they get over the tough challenge of Japan in the Round of 16 tie of the FIFA World Cup 2022 by beating them in the penalty shootouts and moves to the quarterfinals. A game fought evenly throughout saw both teams exchange blows initially. Just ahead of the end of the first half, Daizen Maeda gave Japan the all-important lead. Midway into the second half, Ivan Perisic used all his experience to equalise for Croatia. As the game went deeper, tired legs made players to slow down. Even the extra time was not enough to separate the two teams. Finally in the penalty shootout, Croatia topped Japan with their experience and made their place in the quarter finals. Watch video highlights of the goals here.
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