Courtesy of the penalty kicks, Japan have suffered a heartbreak at the hands of Croatia. Japan go home, they can be very proud of their campaign, but as far as Croatia are concerned, they have plenty of work to do. Not the best of their days, but they stay alive.
Who'd have thought about this? It is finally happening
This has been a gritty display of football from Japan, they have been defiant and have fought against Croatia with all their heart
Scores are still level as the match heads towards a penalty shoot-out
Japan and Croatia have fought valiantly in this match, another 30 minutes have been added
Not much time left in this match, Japan and Croatia in search of one more crucial goal
Ivan Perisic has scored 10 goals at major tournaments for Croatia. He is their leading tournament goal-scorer
Testing times for Croatia ahead
Oh boy, oh boy, Japan have defied all odds here, they are leading 1-0 in this crucial match
Daizen Maeda scores his first ever World Cup goal
Croatia are trying to attack Japan before we head to half-time
Both teams on chare here. Croatia in particular have been impressive
Croatia almsot had it, their first goal, early signs of nerves from Japan
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