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Dominik Livakovic ‘saves’ ends Japan’s giant winnings
Dominik Livakovic the hero ended Japan’s miracle run from the group stage. Japan secured giant winnings in the group stage of the competition after defeating Germany and Spain to top the group E table.
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic made heroic saves in the penalty shootout that took place at Al Janoub Stadium on Monday.
The match ended 1-1 draw after 120 minutes and proceeded to penalty shootout to determine a loser as both teams could not score a winning goal at the round of 16 stage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Competition.
The Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper saved three out of four penalties to help Croatia maintain their 100% Penalty record at the World Cup.
The 2018 world cup runners-up progressed to the quarter-finals in Qatar in the record of winning 3 penalties shootout out of 3 in world cup history. Germany is another country that has such record. They have won 4 penalties shootout out of 4.
Dominik Livakovic the hero ended Japan’s miracle run from the group stage. Japan secured giant winnings in the group stage of the competition after defeating Germany and Spain to top the group E table.
Japan’s giant winnings got them this far in the competition. The winnings did not only send Germany home, they made memorial marks in the competition.
Croatia would take on Brazil, who also sent Japan’s Asian counterpart South Korea back to home in 4 – 1 win at 974 stadium in Qatar.
