News about Shuichi Gonda

Croatia showed their knockout experience and defeated Japan 3-1 on penalties on Monday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. After beating Denmark and Russia in shoot-outs on their way to the 2018 final, the Croats maintained their composure to book a spot in the last eight alongside Holland, Argentina, France, and England, who qualified this weekend. Before Ivan Perisic stepped over the scoreboard in the 55th minute, Daizen Maeda fired a bullet header past Shuichi Gonda between the posts, the Japanese were able to see them.

As Japan takes on Croatia in the last-16 on Monday, they will attempt to make history by making the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time. Japan appeared to have their work cut out to reach the knockout stages after being placed in a consortium with Spain and Germany, but they did win both European giants, despite losing to Costa Rica in between. It's been far from simple for Japan to progress to this round, and the two nations will be desperate for their fairytale run to continue.

Group E will come to an end, with all four squads still in with a chance of qualifying for the final-16. Costa Rica reacted in style from their 7-0 loss at the hands of Spain to beat Japan, while Germany salvaged a late draw against Spain in order to keep their slim hopes alive. It means that Spain and Japan will clash in their last game, with both needing results to ensure they succeed. Sportsmail tells you what you need to hear about the Japan vs. Spain clash.

As Japan takes on Costa Rica at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Sunday afternoon, they will be hoping to make it two wins from two victories. Costa Rica will be looking for revenge against Japan, having lost 7-0 to Spain in their first game of the tournament. Well, with the match fast approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to hear about the Group E game.

Japan stunned Germany by defeating four-time champions Germany in their first game of the Qatar World Cup. Germany took the lead in the first half in echoes of Argentina's humiliating loss to Saudi Arabia yesterday, but the underdogs maintained a 2-1 win after a spirited fight. Germany now faces an uphill battle against the Group of Death, with Costa Rica and fellow World Cup winners Spain playing in their group.