The fifth last 16 match sees surprise package Japan take on the 2018 runner-ups Croatia at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah.

 

How do we see this one going?

Last Three Meetings:

 

18/06/2006- Japan 0-0 Croatia (World Cup)

20/06/1998- Japan 0-1 Croatia (World Cup)

08/06/1997- Japan 4-3 Croatia (Kirin Japan Cup)

Japan to continue their run of shock wins to humble Croatia 2-1!

As much as I want to see Japan, I don't like the fact that the coach isn't playing their best players. I would go for Croatia here.

Enjoyable match.

 

That’s probably the worst set of penalties I’ve seen from Japan.

Even England might have had a chance of beating Japan on penalties based on that.

 

Croatia dong what they do best and scraping through every round. Could very well be Brazil next for them.