The match between and Croatia (CRO) in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup was a masterclass in tension, culminating in the tournament's first penalty shootout. ⏱️ Match Summary: 120 Minutes of Grit
Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach quarter-finals - Al Jazeera JPN vs CRO - ET & PK ( if any ) - Bein.mp4
The game ended after both regulation and extra time (AET). The match between and Croatia (CRO) in the
Japan took a deserved lead in the 43rd minute through Daizen Maeda , who pounced on a loose ball following a short corner. Both teams showed signs of fatigue
Both teams showed signs of fatigue. Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma had the best chance with a stinging long-range effort, but it was saved by Dominik Livaković. 🧤 The Shootout: Livaković’s Heroics
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