Croatia flies to quarterfinals: Japan surrenders on penalties
Tight match between the vice-world champions and the Asians: from the penalty spot Livakovic hypnotizes three opposing penalty takers.
Tight match between the vice-world champions and the Asians: from the penalty spot Livakovic hypnotizes three opposing penalty takers.
The Japanese beat the Iberians 2-1 in a comeback and knocked out the Germans, unsuccessful 4-2 victors over Costa Rica.
Both national teams are not yet certain of a place in the round of 16.
The Nipponese, fresh from their victory against Germany, are defeated by the Central Americans
The Nipponese fullback after the incredible victory against Germany: “We showed our worth.”
The Teutonic’s resounding defeat was met with harsh criticism at home.
Japan’s national team retake the Germans with two goals in seven minutes.
The German national posed with her hand over her mouth during the pre-match photo against Japan.
Neuer and his teammates will make their debut against the Japanese national team in Group E.
Fourth World Cup for the former Cesena and Inter Milan player. He is the first Japanese to reach this milestone.