🔴 Full Penalty JAPAN vs CROATIA | Samurai Blue’s World Cup Dream Ends
Experience the 🔴 JAPAN vs CROATIA Full Penalty Shootout! Witness one of the most emotional knockout matches in World Cup history, where Japan’s relentless spirit met the calm experience of the Croatian masters.
Relive the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 at Al Janoub Stadium. After Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Ivan Perišić equalized with a bullet header, the match went to the ultimate test of nerves. Watch as Dominik Livaković becomes a national hero, saving three penalties from Minamino, Mitoma, and Yoshida to send Croatia to the Quarter-Finals.
As we stand in May 2026, Japan’s “Samurai Blue” are stronger than ever, featuring Takefusa Kubo and Kaoru Mitoma in world-class form as they prepare for their 2026 World Cup opener against the UAE (June 14). 🏆
Key Shootout Moments & Timeline:
00:00 – Final Whistle & The Tension in Al Wakrah
01:20 – SAVE! Livaković denies Minamino to set the tone 🧤
02:15 – GOAL! Nikola Vlašić clinical for Croatia ⚽
03:40 – SAVE! Mitoma’s effort stopped by the Croatian wall 🔥
05:10 – MISS! Marko Livaja hits the post for Croatia ❌
06:45 – THE WINNER! Mario Pašalić seals it for the Vatreni 💥
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