Post-match: Morocco v Croatia, Germany v Japan, Spain v Costa Rica, & Belgium v Canada

Morocco and Croatia ended up in a draw, Germany lost to Japan 1-2, Spain dominated Costa Rica in a 7-0 result, and Belgium was victorious against Canada 1-0. Let’s check today’s WorldCup22 Post-Match Recap!

The Rundown: Morocco vs Croatia

With both defenses on top, scoring opportunities were scarce, and the game ended in a 0-0 tie, the third such result in this winter’s competition. The 2018 World Cup runners-up, Croatia, were held to a scoreless draw by a disciplined Morocco side in their 2022 World Cup opener.

For the 12th-ranked team in the world, the first half was marked by missed opportunities on goal from Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric, and Nikola Vlasic, all from quite close range. After Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri missed a header on a Hakim Ziyech cross, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi unleashed a tremendous effort that was blocked by Croatia’s Domink Livakovic.

When a shot by Sofiane Boufal looked to contact the hand of a Croatian defender who had turned his back on the play, Boufal appealed for a penalty but was unsuccessful.

Player of the game: Sofyan Amrabat

Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi has definitely showcased his chops, but Sofyan Amrabat was a force to be reckoned with in the middle of the field and made several key tackles and clearances. He started in the middle of the field for the team’s 3-1-3 formation and made several tackles to stop Croatian attacks. He was a key cog in the press and a reliable passer who made things easier for Morocco.

He came out of the tunnel a full minute late, delaying the beginning of the second half, and the referee noticed that there were only 10 red players on the field.

Morocco v Croatia final score

In six World Cup appearances, Morocco has won just twice. Before Sunday’s match against group favorites Belgium, they would be delighted with a point. Croatia’s next group stage game is against Belgium, and a win against Canada on the same day is now crucial. Check our World Cup Qatar 2022 match schedule for all the upcoming matches.

The Rundown: Germany vs Japan

As a substitute, Takuma Asano scored the game-winning goal as Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in the 2022 World Cup final at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Bundesliga winger Ritsu Doan equalized for Japan 15 minutes from the finish of a game in which Ilkay Gundogan put Germany ahead with a penalty kick before the break.

That allowed Asano the time he needed to control Ko Itakura’s long ball forward and strike past Manuel Neuer, sending the blue sections of the venue into a frenzy.

Player of the game: Jamal Musiala

Despite playing for the losing side, Germany’s Musiala still managed to dazzle the crowd at the Khalifa International Stadium. He played quite well, especially in the second half, and he’s going to burst out in a big way in Qatar. He’s one of the young talents you would not want to miss at our World Cup 2022 free livestream.

Germany v Japan final score

Germany’s 19-year-old playmaker Jamal Musiala put on a masterful exhibition of brilliance in attack while his team was ahead, and it looked like he would be thrust into the limelight. However, the winds have changed, and the Samurai Blue now lead Group E. With Spain up next for the Germans, the pressure is on.

The Rundown: Spain v Costa Rica

With their 7-0 drubbing of Costa Rica, Spain stamped their mark on the 2022 World Cup and sent a message to the teams that were picked to win the tournament.

Group E was called the “Group of Death” before the tournament even started, but after annihilating Costa Rica with ease and recording their largest World Cup victory ever, Spain will face Germany with confidence regardless of what the World Cup 2022 betting odds might suggest.

After 11 minutes, Dani Olmo gave La Roja the lead with their 100th World Cup goal, and 10 minutes later, Marco Asensio increased the lead. Before Gavi scored the game-winner and became Spain’s youngest World Cup goalscorer, Ferran Torres scored twice before halftime, once from the penalty mark and once in open play.

Player of the game: Gavi

Gavi scored at the World Cup at the age of 18 (and 110 days), making him the youngest player to do so since Pele. The pinnacle of his efforts was his goal, which he took superbly from Morata’s cross and which made history by making him the youngest player to score for Spain in a World Cup.

He gave an equally great performance overall. The Costa Rican defense had no chance against the young midfielder before Pedri’s substitution, and he continued that trend afterward.

Spain v Costa Rica final score

impressive 8 clean sheets in their last thirteen internationals and hoped to keep that streak alive. Los Ticos coach Luis Fernando Suarez may need to rethink his team’s strategy before Sunday’s game against Japan following a poor opening performance.

The Rundown: Belgium v Canada

While Alponso Davies had an early penalty denied by Thibaut Courtois, Canada’s first encounter in the World Cup finals in 36 years ended in defeat thanks to a goal by Michy Batshuayi in the first half.

Canada’s tempo and intensity caused Belgium a lot of difficulties in the first half, and it reaped immediate benefits when a penalty was granted after a VAR review determined that a shot by Tajon Buchanan had hit Yannick Carrasco in the left wrist. But Courtois dove to his right to save Davie’s penalty kick because it had little both power and accuracy.

Junior Hoilett and Atiba Hutchinson wasted good looks from the edge of the box, while Alistair Johnston’s ferocious drive from the side pricked the palms of Courtois, but Canada kept charging forward anyway.

Batshuayi took advantage of some space created as the Canada defense was taken by surprise and finished emphatically with his left foot past Milan Borjan after receiving a long pass from Toby Alderweireld.

Player of the game: Thibaut Courtois

Keeping his cool and making the save on Davie’s early penalty proved to be the deciding factor for Belgium, and Courtois showed why he is often considered the best goalkeeper in the world.

Despite not playing very well in Qatar, Kevin De Bruyne was nonetheless named the match’s FIFA Player of the Match.

In accepting the award after the game, the Manchester City midfielder described both the Belgian performance and his own play.

Belgium v Canada final score

Canada had chances to tie the game before and after the interval, but Buchanan headed a Richie Laryea cross over the crossbar and Jonathan David missed the target with a header from Eustaquio’s perfect cross.

A second goal looked more possible at the other end as Canada struggled to put pressure on the Belgium defense, and only a fantastic challenge from Laryea stopped Batshuayi from scoring from Kevin De Bruyne’s pass. Courtois was in the ideal position to block Cyle Larin’s header as Canada tried a late comeback, but Belgium still came out on top.That’s all the latest highlights you need to know. Don’t forget that lots of the best betting offers that would make you bet at the World Cup 2022 can be claimed at Solarbet today!