Dominik Levakovic said he was continuing Croatian tradition after tradition penalty shoot-out Tournaments against Japan on Monday.
Croatia beat Japan 3-1 (1-1) on penalties to reach quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday.
Goalkeeper Levakovic saved three goals of Four penalties for Japan after a 1-1 draw to finish off the Samurai Blue adventure in Qatar and set up a lastEight clash with Either Brazil or South Korea.
Croatia won twice on penalties during run Until 2018 final And it prevailed again South Stadium.
I continued the tradition of My Selfie (Daniil Subacic). I think that more instinct than any analysis of your takers in In front of me of he told reporters.
“I don’t think her penalty saves were difficult, it wasn’t perfect, thank God.” for that.”
he is added: “it’s a great Feeling … Thank God everything ended well … These are the most cherished moments in my work.”
Japan coach Levakovic was praised by Hajime Moriyasu for for him displayand choose focus on Saves instead of bad strikes taken by Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida.
“I don’t think we succumbed to the pressure, I think goalkeeper I was great,” He said.
“Japan players Play bravely and 120 minutes players who took penalty kicks they were also brave.
“Sure we are wanted to me win and the result Very unfortunate but… doesn’t negate the effort of The players. that they should Be confident that they can play on world The theater. They showed up how good they can play in world Cup.”
