Japan is already 1 goal ahead against Croatia which is the favorite to win on this match up. Japan manage to made a goal despite there shaky start and less ball possession against Croatia. Japan typically dont score on first half and just later on persevere on 2nd half to make a goal. Croatia is now on a very tight spot on losing this elimination since Japan is very good on second half according to there previous matches on this world cup.
Japan goal was insane because I didnt notice that Maeda is near the goal to finish the kick in out of nowhere. Im still expecting that Croatia can recover because they already have a good start on first half.
and Croatia in the second half managed to equalize the score from Japan. Croatia managed to score 1 goal through Perisic's kick.
Look, today's match was very tense and both teams are very strong in maintaining score and most likely will end in a draw.
My favourite Japan has been knocked out.
I was betting on Japan - they performed so well - even into days match - they were running all the time
but it was croatia's luck today.