GWT: World Cup - Round of 16 - Japan v. Croatia

[cgf]

I mean, Tomiyasu, Ito, and Itakura are relatively young along the backline. But I mean demographics for the country as a whole.

They have a lot of young and prime-age talent in the footballing sphere, even if the general demos make us look young.

Itakura, who started all 3 of their group stages games, and Tomiyasu gives them a good base in the back who should still be in their primes in 2026, even if Stuttgart's Ito can't claim the LCB spot.

With Kamada, Doan, Mitoma, Maeda, Kubo, Nakamura, Minamo, Morita, Tanaka, etc. all likely to still be going strong at the next WM further up the pitch; the talent should be there for them to do very well again.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Feed the Tamaguchi and he will score.

 

[bluesfan94]

They have a lot of young and prime-age talent in the footballing sphere, even if the general demos make us look young.

Itakura, who started all 3 of their group stages games, and Tomiyasu gives them a good base in the back who should still be in their primes in 2026, even if Stuttgart's Ito can't claim the LCB spot.

With Kamada, Doan, Mitoma, Maeda, Kubo, Nakamura, Tanaka, etc. all likely to still be going strong at the next WM further up the pitch; the talent should be there for them to do very well again.

Yeah, I just mean that I wouldn't be too optimistic long term just because of those demographics and the mix of sports played in Japan.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

I mean, Tomiyasu, Ito, and Itakura are relatively young along the backline. But I mean demographics for the country as a whole.

I know that’s what you meant, was just riffing off it haha

 

[Rob]

I’ve always believed there should only be one period of extra time.

 

[robertmac43]

I’ve always believed there should only be one period of extra time.

One, 30 minute period?

 

[bluesfan94]

I’ve always believed there should only be one period of extra time.

The problem is that something like wind can make one side more advantageous.

 

[Power Man]

I’ve always believed there should only be one period of extra time.

Nah they need a break
Those legs are tired

 

[Rob]

One, 30 minute period?

One 15 min

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Pens it is I guess.

 

[Power Man]

Pen time

lets go

 

[Zirakzigil]

Ugh. Hate these

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

PKs for Croatia without Modric feels odd.

 

[Jussi]

Miss!

 

[Zirakzigil]

Great save

 

[Tryamw]

Japan kick saved.

 

[Jussi]

Goal!

SAVED AGAIN!

 

[Gecklund]

That was a garbage penalty by Minamino.

 

[Zirakzigil]

2 good saves by Croatia. Thats about done than.

 

[TMLeafer]

Japan bruh

 

[Power Man]

that is it

 

[Jussi]

2-0 CRO!

 

[bluesfan94]

Livakovic is becoming a national hero

 

[Jussi]

2-1!

 

[Zirakzigil]

Japan really needs save here