I actually see that Croatia should be able to change their strategy. Croatia's defense is solid. but in this match it is croatia must focus on how to overcome the speed of the Japanese players.
Is highly spirited team versus a very good and experienced team. My take on the Match I think it is going to end up in favour of the experienced team. Croatia team has been together for the past six to eight years with the best midfield in this competition. Players such as Luca Modrich, Mateo Kovačić of Chelsea and the midfield maestro Marcelo Brozović of Inter Milan. I think they have the tools to overrun Japan.
Did you also consider the age of this players. The Croatia players are older than the Japan players and that is why the Japan players are faster and they cam return to help the defence when needed. This the only fair fixture I have seen in the knockout stage of the World Cup. Croatia vs Japan is a far fixture.