FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Penalty horror for Japan as Croatia reach quarter-finals
Match decided by spot kicks after teams tied 1-1, Gulf News experts discuss the action
Japan were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot kicks as the match was decided on penalties. After 120 minutes the teams were tied at 1-1 and then came the drama of the shootout. Croatia held their nerve to book their place in the quarter-finals. Gulf News football experts discuss the match and look ahead to tomorrow’s fixtures.