Day 16: Japan vs Croatia | Brazil vs South Korea (Last 16 5&6)
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Croatia were 1-0 down in every single round at the last WC on their way to the final.
Yessssss
well deserved, Japan looking great so far
I think South Korea is a real test for Brazil too but South Korea would need luck and to play perfectly.If Brazil get through
And Croatia dont come back
Croatia have no legs at all. A game of 30 minutes would suit them more than 90 minutes.
First let Brazil be able to overcome South Korea. Their finishing has been atrocious and they have a bunch of injuries all around.
Against Canada too
Japan v South Korea next round 
Modric is such a classy player.
Japan look good though, if they win this, they would've beaten Germany, Spain and Croatia. Impressive.
Japan look good though, if they win this, they would've beaten Germany, Spain and Croatia. Impressive.
Deservedly in the lead.
In each last 16 game so far the less fancied team has had periods of possession, periods of looking dangerous but ultimately wasted it. That is until now.
Japan has been the better team and they have done the most important thing: Convert early dominance into a goal.
Now its up to Croatia. Game on!
Japan has been the better team and they have done the most important thing: Convert early dominance into a goal.
Now its up to Croatia. Game on!
Maeda is terrible but he runs and runs and runs.
"Croatia will be worried."
Thank you, Captain Obvious Lineker.
Thank you, Captain Obvious Lineker.
Japan have been excellent.
Japan have been impressive. Both on and off the ball. Deservedly in front.
Just takes a 10 min period to turn a game around as this WC has shown. Second half will be intriguing
Croatia sluggish and nervy, I expected a lot better.
Japan are really enjoyable to watch.
Now it makes sense how Japan beat Germany and Spain. What a great side to watch from their pressing, passing, crossing etc
Brazil has a bit of stamina advantage though, since most of their XI were rested in the last group game.
And brazil, argentina and france in the final.
I am a firm believer of project Blue Lock
Croatia tend to be better later on in the game don't they? And Japan should be a threat as well. Fun half of football coming up
Petkovic is our worst player today. Completely wrong sub by Dalic. He blew it
Tbh I haven't. We're one man defence with best player in the middle nearing retirement and no real striker up-front. Mix that with lack of options from the bench and manager who is slow in reaction and you have team which is disjointed and lacks cutting edge. Still I hope we somehow overturn this deficit. Don't want to sound this as poor excuses because Japan are playing really good and have been better team.
Team that defeated Spain and Germany is now on the verge of reaching qtr finals. Deserve.
So when is our (United) first game? 45 minutes more and i am quitting from football till then.
Doesn't always work that way though, getting a full 90 minutes in your legs can often be a good thing.
Neymar has to feel himself back into the game too.
Of course that squad is different class, but I remember United resting everyone before they played Barca in '09 and they got rolled over.
It's not always a case of well they've had a few days rest so they'll be better, maybe if it goes to extra time its a factor but they're professional athletes.
The worst that can happen to Japan is face a defensive team that sit back and form a low block, i reckon Netherlands and England would smash this Japan side which best quality is counter-attacking...they struggle a lot when they have to take the initiative.
I hope Japan goes through. They have been great so far.
December 21stSo when is our (United) first game? 45 minutes more and i am quitting from football till then.
Kamada with the long-range effort. Just high and wide.
Neymar is one player I’ve never seen need to feel his way back in, he could be out for 3 months and comes in and runs the show.
United play a couple of friendlies in Spain - Dec 7 and Dec 10. Then we will have a League Cup game against Burnley on Dec 21.So when is our (United) first game? 45 minutes more and i am quitting from football till then.
Netherlands Japan semis
Bit of desperation with croatias appeal there
Croatia look bad.
Japanese fans getting a little cheeky "Where is Modric" sign being held up.
Ito is fun to watch
Ito and Maeda are ridiculously quick