The Croatian national team defeated the team of Japan in the match of 1/8 finals of the World Cup in Qatar and reached the 1/4 finals.
The main time ended with a score of 1:1. In the first half, in the 43rd minute, the score was opened by the Japanese striker Daizen Maeda. In the second half of the match, Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic scored in the 55th minute.
In extra time, the teams failed to distinguish themselves, and the Croats were more accurate in the 11-meter series — 3:1.
Croatia has reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the third time in history and the second time in a row.
In 2018, the Croatian national team took silver in Russia, losing to France in the final (2:4). At the 1998 World Cup, the Croats had bronze.
In the 1/4 finals of the 2022 World Cup, the Croatian national team will play the winner of the Brazil — Republic of Korea match, which will also be held on December 5. The broadcast starts at 23:45 Ashgabat time.
