Quote from: Theones on Today at 05:58:00 PM

Quote from: len01 on Today at 05:18:47 PM

Quote from: dimonstration on Today at 04:06:48 PM

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.

yes, it was all Croatian luck when the match ended in a draw and ended with a penalty.
I was a little disappointed to see Croatia beat Japan in penalties.
but I congratulate the Croatian team for qualifying for the next round