Croatia

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, Croatia faces Japan in a tense penalty shootout. Maya Yoshida steps up to take Japan’s third penalty, aiming to keep his team in contention. Yoshida strikes the ball low and to his left, hoping to beat the goalkeeper. Dominik Livakovi?, Croatia’s keeper, reads the shot perfectly and dives to his right. With a strong hand, Livakovi? blocks the ball and keeps it out. The Croatian players and fans celebrate as Livakovi?’s save puts them closer to victory. This crucial stop helps Croatia advance to the quarter-finals.