Kane gives Bayern slender advantage over Celtic

Daizen Maeda’s deft header kept Celtic’s hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16 alive, despite the Scottish Premiership side falling to defeat against Bayern Munich in Glasgow. Michael Olise’s outrageous strike on the stroke of half-time set Vincent Kompany’s side on their way to a much-deserved win with Harry Kane adding another in the second half.

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Livakovic the hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero, saving three penalties in the shootout, as Croatia edged past Japan with a 3-1 victory to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. After a 1-1 draw at extra time, Livakovic kept out the first two efforts before stopping Maya Yoshida’s kick, then Mario Pasalic tucked his penalty into the corner to take his side through.

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