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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Modric magic sees Croatia crush Scottish dreams to reach last 16

Luka Modric scores a sublime goal to help Croatia to a 3-1 victory over Scotland in Group D of Euro 2020. Nikola Vlašić had given Croatia the lead by Scotland levelled before the break through Callum McGregor. Croatia rose to the challenge and took second spot in the group thanks to Modric and a header from Ivan Perišić.

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Perišić keeps Croatia’s hopes alive with draw against Czech Republic

A beautiful goal from Ivan Perisic earned Croatia a draw with the Czech Republic who took the lead in Group D through a dubious Patrik Schick penalty. The result puts the Czech Republic in a great position to qualify while Croatia will likely need a win against Scotland to progress.

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Munich massacre Barcelona to reach semi-finals

Bayern Munich sent out an emphatic and ominous message to their Champions League rivals with an absolute demolition of fellow European heavyweights Barcelona in a gloriously chaotic and utterly one-sided quarter-final tie in Lisbon.

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Lewandowski shines as Bayern trounce Chelsea

Bayern Munich cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-1 win over Chelsea. A Robert Lewandowski brace as well as goals from Ivan Perisic and Corentin Tolisso cancelled out Tammy Abraham’s goal for the visitors.

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