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Croatia 1-3 Mexico: Chicharito on target as Herrera's side soar into World Cup last 16
Mexico will join Brazil as the last 16 contenders from World Cup Group A after they beat Croatia 3-1 in Recife on Monday.
Both sides had impressed with eye-catching football in their respective matches so far in the competition, but a late flurry of goals ultimately booked Mexico a place alongside Netherlands in the second round.
Few expected Miguel Herrera's men to pose much of a problem for Brazil and Croatia in Group A following a tumultuous campaign in the Concacaf qualifiers, but their solid defence once again provided a sound foundation.
Croatia had immense trouble creating clear-cut chances, while Mexico threatened with counterattacks and hit the crossbar through Hector Herrera early on.
The Mexicans were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty with 25 minutes to go following an apparent handball by Darijo Srna, but they were not denied soon after as captain Rafael Marquez headed them into the lead.
Andres Guardado and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez appeared to have made sure of the triumph with two goals in seven minutes and, although desperate Croatia pulled one back through Ivan Perisic, they were well beaten in the end as Ante Rebic compounded their disappointment with a late red card.
Herrera was adamant in the build-up that Mexico were not going to simply play for the draw they needed and, although Croatia controlled the early possession, the Central Americans looked typically dangerous on the break.
The encounter's first chance saw Perisic blaze Ivan Rakitic's right-wing cross over in the fifth minute, but Mexico went mightily close just after the quarter-of-an-hour mark as Herrera struck the crossbar with a fierce effort from 30 yards.
Mexico went close again just a few moments later as Giovani dos Santos slipped a clever pass into the danger area for Oribe Peralta, but the Club America forward lost his footing while pulling the trigger.
Croatia continued to look unconvincing in attack as an ill-tempered first half wore on.
The best opportunity Kovac's men could muster was a 31st-minute half-volley from Perisic, which comfortably cleared the bar from just outside the area.
Despite some tactical tweaking from Kovac at the break, with Luka Modric seemingly taking up a more advanced position, Croatia's lack of creative spark was not remedied.
Srna luckily escaped conceding a penalty in the 65th minute as he appeared to block a Guardado shot with his arms, but it all went wrong for Croatia soon after.
Marquez gave Mexico a deserved lead with 72 minutes on the clock, nodding in Herrera's corner despite Stipe Pletikosa's best efforts and a second swiftly followed.
With Croatia attempting to pile on the pressure, Mexico sprang an incisive breakaway and, after receiving a squared pass from substitute Chicharito, Peralta set up Guardado for an easy finish inside the area.
Mexico gave the scoreline a more resounding look in the 82nd minute as Marquez flicked on a cross and Chicharito was on hand to nod in from close range.
Perisic did get Croatia on the scoresheet with a clever finish from an acute angle, but Rebic ended any hopes of an improbable comeback with a callous challenge on Carlos Pena, earning a straight red as the European side go home early.
Mexico will join Brazil as the last 16 contenders from World Cup Group A after they beat Croatia 3-1 in Recife on Monday.
Both sides had impressed with eye-catching football in their respective matches so far in the competition, but a late flurry of goals ultimately booked Mexico a place alongside Netherlands in the second round.
Few expected Miguel Herrera's men to pose much of a problem for Brazil and Croatia in Group A following a tumultuous campaign in the Concacaf qualifiers, but their solid defence once again provided a sound foundation.
Croatia had immense trouble creating clear-cut chances, while Mexico threatened with counterattacks and hit the crossbar through Hector Herrera early on.
The Mexicans were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty with 25 minutes to go following an apparent handball by Darijo Srna, but they were not denied soon after as captain Rafael Marquez headed them into the lead.
Andres Guardado and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez appeared to have made sure of the triumph with two goals in seven minutes and, although desperate Croatia pulled one back through Ivan Perisic, they were well beaten in the end as Ante Rebic compounded their disappointment with a late red card.
Herrera was adamant in the build-up that Mexico were not going to simply play for the draw they needed and, although Croatia controlled the early possession, the Central Americans looked typically dangerous on the break.
The encounter's first chance saw Perisic blaze Ivan Rakitic's right-wing cross over in the fifth minute, but Mexico went mightily close just after the quarter-of-an-hour mark as Herrera struck the crossbar with a fierce effort from 30 yards.
Mexico went close again just a few moments later as Giovani dos Santos slipped a clever pass into the danger area for Oribe Peralta, but the Club America forward lost his footing while pulling the trigger.
Croatia continued to look unconvincing in attack as an ill-tempered first half wore on.
The best opportunity Kovac's men could muster was a 31st-minute half-volley from Perisic, which comfortably cleared the bar from just outside the area.
Despite some tactical tweaking from Kovac at the break, with Luka Modric seemingly taking up a more advanced position, Croatia's lack of creative spark was not remedied.
Srna luckily escaped conceding a penalty in the 65th minute as he appeared to block a Guardado shot with his arms, but it all went wrong for Croatia soon after.
Marquez gave Mexico a deserved lead with 72 minutes on the clock, nodding in Herrera's corner despite Stipe Pletikosa's best efforts and a second swiftly followed.
With Croatia attempting to pile on the pressure, Mexico sprang an incisive breakaway and, after receiving a squared pass from substitute Chicharito, Peralta set up Guardado for an easy finish inside the area.
Mexico gave the scoreline a more resounding look in the 82nd minute as Marquez flicked on a cross and Chicharito was on hand to nod in from close range.
Perisic did get Croatia on the scoresheet with a clever finish from an acute angle, but Rebic ended any hopes of an improbable comeback with a callous challenge on Carlos Pena, earning a straight red as the European side go home early.
Cameroon 1-4 Brazil: Neymar double sets up Chile clash
Two goals from Neymar helped Brazil to a 4-1 win over Cameroon and set up a last-16 clash with Chile.
The forward exposed a vulnerable defence with glee in Brasilia on Monday, his first-half double sandwiching Joel Matip's unlikely leveller.
Brazil ultimately progressed with a degree of comfort, as the much-maligned Fred and substitute Fernandinho added further goals after the interval to secure a last-16 tie against fellow South Americans Chile.Mexico were victorious against Croatia in Group A's other closing fixture, but failed to make up a goal-difference deficit as the hosts retained top spot.
While a routine triumph in which Brazil's star man took his tournament tally to four goals will provide comfort, Luiz Felipe Scolari is unlikely to partake in too much backslapping.Indeed, after coming through a group featuring no other major footballing powerhouse, Scolari is likely to demand more of his side as they prepare to face a Chile outfit that have impressed in the tournament to date.
The game immediately took on a frenetic nature as Paulinho and Vincent Aboubakar had goal-bound efforts blocked at either end.It was Cameroon's susceptible backline that was first to be breached when Neymar, inexplicably unmarked, cleverly turned home Luiz Gustavo's low cross from the left.
Brazil's golden boy came agonisingly close to a second soon after, Charles Itandje producing a fine save to keep out his fizzing volley.
Despite their defence appearing increasingly hapless, Cameroon looked dangerous at the other end and fired a warning shot as Matip's header rattled the crossbar.
Not heeding the lesson proved costly for the hosts, too, as Matip side-footed Allan Nyom's cross into an empty net the next time he got an opportunity.
With Brazil seeking a response to increasing Cameroon pressure, Neymar again stepped up, albeit with the help of some more schoolboy defending; afforded far too much space once more, the Barcelona forward cut inside from the left and sent Itandje the wrong way.
While those in front of him wilted in the face of pressure, Itandje was at least attempting to provide a steadying influence, getting down quickly to turn away Hulk's speculative hit.
The goalkeeper had to be on high alert again after the interval, denying Hulk and Neymar in quick succession.But he could do little as another Brazilian, this time Fred, was left free in the area, the under-pressure forward heading home David Luiz's pass.
Brazil opted for a more controlled approach thereafter, epitomised by their willingness to withdraw Neymar after 71 minutes.Even then, the drama was not finished, with Mexico threatening to steal the group after scoring three quick goals against Croatia.
However, the impressive Fernandinho, who came on as a half-time replacement for Paulinho, settled any nerves with a cool finish following a fine move involving Oscar and Fred.
Two goals from Neymar helped Brazil to a 4-1 win over Cameroon and set up a last-16 clash with Chile.
The forward exposed a vulnerable defence with glee in Brasilia on Monday, his first-half double sandwiching Joel Matip's unlikely leveller.
Brazil ultimately progressed with a degree of comfort, as the much-maligned Fred and substitute Fernandinho added further goals after the interval to secure a last-16 tie against fellow South Americans Chile.Mexico were victorious against Croatia in Group A's other closing fixture, but failed to make up a goal-difference deficit as the hosts retained top spot.
While a routine triumph in which Brazil's star man took his tournament tally to four goals will provide comfort, Luiz Felipe Scolari is unlikely to partake in too much backslapping.Indeed, after coming through a group featuring no other major footballing powerhouse, Scolari is likely to demand more of his side as they prepare to face a Chile outfit that have impressed in the tournament to date.
The game immediately took on a frenetic nature as Paulinho and Vincent Aboubakar had goal-bound efforts blocked at either end.It was Cameroon's susceptible backline that was first to be breached when Neymar, inexplicably unmarked, cleverly turned home Luiz Gustavo's low cross from the left.
Brazil's golden boy came agonisingly close to a second soon after, Charles Itandje producing a fine save to keep out his fizzing volley.
Despite their defence appearing increasingly hapless, Cameroon looked dangerous at the other end and fired a warning shot as Matip's header rattled the crossbar.
Not heeding the lesson proved costly for the hosts, too, as Matip side-footed Allan Nyom's cross into an empty net the next time he got an opportunity.
With Brazil seeking a response to increasing Cameroon pressure, Neymar again stepped up, albeit with the help of some more schoolboy defending; afforded far too much space once more, the Barcelona forward cut inside from the left and sent Itandje the wrong way.
While those in front of him wilted in the face of pressure, Itandje was at least attempting to provide a steadying influence, getting down quickly to turn away Hulk's speculative hit.
The goalkeeper had to be on high alert again after the interval, denying Hulk and Neymar in quick succession.But he could do little as another Brazilian, this time Fred, was left free in the area, the under-pressure forward heading home David Luiz's pass.
Brazil opted for a more controlled approach thereafter, epitomised by their willingness to withdraw Neymar after 71 minutes.Even then, the drama was not finished, with Mexico threatening to steal the group after scoring three quick goals against Croatia.
However, the impressive Fernandinho, who came on as a half-time replacement for Paulinho, settled any nerves with a cool finish following a fine move involving Oscar and Fred.
Brazil depend on Neymar like Argentina on Messi, says Scolari
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted Neymar is as important to the host nation as Lionel Messi is to Argentina after he scored twice in the 4-1 win over Cameroon.
The Barcelona attacker gave Brazil the lead after 17 minutes of play when he tapped home a low cross from Luiz Gustavo and scored his fourth goal of the tournament later in the first half with a fine solo effort.
"Brazil depend on Neymar like Argentina depend on Messi," Scolari said at the post-match press conference.
"They are players who are different and can make the difference for their respective teams.
"Neymar is a point of reference to Brazil, like Messi is to Argentina."
Brazil managed to avoid Netherlands in the round of 16 after their win over Cameroon, but Scolari ensured the press he would not be looking beyond an in-form Chile side.
"Many thought that Chile wouldn't make it out of their group, but I'm not surprised. They have a lot of quality.
"If I had had the chance to choose an opponent I would have picked another team. I would have preferred not to meet Chile.
"It is always difficult to play against South American opposition. Chile have a lot of individual quality and are very well organised."
Brazil's round of 16 match against Chile will take place in Belo Horizone on June 28.
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted Neymar is as important to the host nation as Lionel Messi is to Argentina after he scored twice in the 4-1 win over Cameroon.
The Barcelona attacker gave Brazil the lead after 17 minutes of play when he tapped home a low cross from Luiz Gustavo and scored his fourth goal of the tournament later in the first half with a fine solo effort.
"Brazil depend on Neymar like Argentina depend on Messi," Scolari said at the post-match press conference.
"They are players who are different and can make the difference for their respective teams.
"Neymar is a point of reference to Brazil, like Messi is to Argentina."
Brazil managed to avoid Netherlands in the round of 16 after their win over Cameroon, but Scolari ensured the press he would not be looking beyond an in-form Chile side.
"Many thought that Chile wouldn't make it out of their group, but I'm not surprised. They have a lot of quality.
"If I had had the chance to choose an opponent I would have picked another team. I would have preferred not to meet Chile.
"It is always difficult to play against South American opposition. Chile have a lot of individual quality and are very well organised."
Brazil's round of 16 match against Chile will take place in Belo Horizone on June 28.
Chicharito: Marquez has answered his critics
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez believes Mexico captain Rafael Marquez has silenced any doubts over his age following his side's 3-1 win over Croatia on Monday.
Marquez, who is captaining his country at a record fourth World Cup finals, opened the scoring for El Tri in Recife in the crucial Group A clash before providing the flick-on for Chicharito to seal the victory.
The former Barcelona defender was also in hugely impressive form in the 0-0 draw with Brazil on matchday two and his team-mate is in no doubt as to his importance within the Mexico set-up, despite now being 35.
"He's a great character," Chicharito said of the Leon stopper. "He has a very good record, he's scored consecutively in three World Cups.
"He's a very important player for us and I think a lot of people criticise him for his age, he went to Mexico and won two leagues over there and now he's the captain here, scoring goals and supporting us in the best way possible, inside and outside of the pitch."
Mexico's win sees them paired with Louis van Gaal's free-scoring Netherlands in the last 16, but Chicharito is determined that this can be the Central Americans' year as they look to reach their first ever quarter-finals.
"All the years we feel that. As a fan, now as a football player, every year we feel that. Every year we give our support to every national team and we're going to stay like that," continued the Manchester United striker.
"We're very happy, because I think the majority [of fans] pay a lot of money to travel to Brazil to follow us and cheer us and be there for us.
"I think the best thing that we can do for them is give 100 per cent on the pitch.
"We're still enjoying this victory, tomorrow is going to be the next day, we'll turn the page and think about Holland."
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez believes Mexico captain Rafael Marquez has silenced any doubts over his age following his side's 3-1 win over Croatia on Monday.
Marquez, who is captaining his country at a record fourth World Cup finals, opened the scoring for El Tri in Recife in the crucial Group A clash before providing the flick-on for Chicharito to seal the victory.
The former Barcelona defender was also in hugely impressive form in the 0-0 draw with Brazil on matchday two and his team-mate is in no doubt as to his importance within the Mexico set-up, despite now being 35.
"He's a great character," Chicharito said of the Leon stopper. "He has a very good record, he's scored consecutively in three World Cups.
"He's a very important player for us and I think a lot of people criticise him for his age, he went to Mexico and won two leagues over there and now he's the captain here, scoring goals and supporting us in the best way possible, inside and outside of the pitch."
Mexico's win sees them paired with Louis van Gaal's free-scoring Netherlands in the last 16, but Chicharito is determined that this can be the Central Americans' year as they look to reach their first ever quarter-finals.
"All the years we feel that. As a fan, now as a football player, every year we feel that. Every year we give our support to every national team and we're going to stay like that," continued the Manchester United striker.
"We're very happy, because I think the majority [of fans] pay a lot of money to travel to Brazil to follow us and cheer us and be there for us.
"I think the best thing that we can do for them is give 100 per cent on the pitch.
"We're still enjoying this victory, tomorrow is going to be the next day, we'll turn the page and think about Holland."
Japanese problems are mental - Zaccheroni
With Japan on the brink of group stage elimination from the World Cup, coach Alberto Zaccheroni has lamented his side's weak mentality.
A failure to beat Colombia will see the Samurai Blue knocked out at the group stage, while they will also need Greece to take points off Cote d'Ivoire to have any hope of progressing.
"The problem is probably mental," Zaccheroni said. "We're not satisfied with our performances so far. This team has given lots of joy and satisfaction in previous matches over the past four years, so I'm hoping we can show that good part of our football against Colombia."
The Japanese take on Colombia on Tuesday in the sweltering conditions of Cuiaba after losing their opening game to Cote d'Ivoire and following that disappointing result up with a 0-0 draw against Greece.
They failed to capitalise on their one-goal lead against the west Africans and could not break down a Greece side who were down to 10 men. Zaccheroni feels the team is not playing to the same levels which have brought continental success.
"We haven't had enough speed in our play and it's as though the players have been playing with the brakes on," he said.
With Japan on the brink of group stage elimination from the World Cup, coach Alberto Zaccheroni has lamented his side's weak mentality.
A failure to beat Colombia will see the Samurai Blue knocked out at the group stage, while they will also need Greece to take points off Cote d'Ivoire to have any hope of progressing.
"The problem is probably mental," Zaccheroni said. "We're not satisfied with our performances so far. This team has given lots of joy and satisfaction in previous matches over the past four years, so I'm hoping we can show that good part of our football against Colombia."
The Japanese take on Colombia on Tuesday in the sweltering conditions of Cuiaba after losing their opening game to Cote d'Ivoire and following that disappointing result up with a 0-0 draw against Greece.
They failed to capitalise on their one-goal lead against the west Africans and could not break down a Greece side who were down to 10 men. Zaccheroni feels the team is not playing to the same levels which have brought continental success.
"We haven't had enough speed in our play and it's as though the players have been playing with the brakes on," he said.
Lampard: My 'goal' changed football
England midfielder Frank Lampard says he has no regrets over his disallowed goal against Germany in the last World Cup and reveals he is happy that the strike helped force Fifa to bring in goal-line technology.
England went 2-0 down to Germany in their World Cup last-16 clash in Bloemfontein back in 2010, but Matthew Upson pulled a goal back and Lampard looked to have equalised when his long-range effort rebounded off the bar and over the line - only to bounce back out and be ruled out by referee Jorge Larrionda.
England ended up losing 4-1, but the controversy that ensued was instrumental in Fifa's decision to introduce goal-line technology for Brazil 2014 and Lampard says he is happy his strike had a positive influence in the game.
"I don't think much about it," said the midfielder, who will almost certainly make his last World Cup appearance on Tuesday as he captains England against Costa Rica. "I can't see much point in having sleepless nights about it.
"It changed the game for the better, so I'm pleased about that. It's a positive move for the game as a whole with the introduction of goal-line technology."
And Lampard, who has yet to decide whether he will extend his international career, was positive about his time with the Three Lions despite their failure to make an impact at major tournaments since he made his debut in 1999.
"It's difficult because we are all very disappointed," he said. "But if I look back to when I was a kid, I couldn't have imagined playing one game for England, let alone 100 or more.
"We all dream of winning but we haven't been able to. It's not for the want of trying. We have just come up short at different times."
England midfielder Frank Lampard says he has no regrets over his disallowed goal against Germany in the last World Cup and reveals he is happy that the strike helped force Fifa to bring in goal-line technology.
England went 2-0 down to Germany in their World Cup last-16 clash in Bloemfontein back in 2010, but Matthew Upson pulled a goal back and Lampard looked to have equalised when his long-range effort rebounded off the bar and over the line - only to bounce back out and be ruled out by referee Jorge Larrionda.
England ended up losing 4-1, but the controversy that ensued was instrumental in Fifa's decision to introduce goal-line technology for Brazil 2014 and Lampard says he is happy his strike had a positive influence in the game.
"I don't think much about it," said the midfielder, who will almost certainly make his last World Cup appearance on Tuesday as he captains England against Costa Rica. "I can't see much point in having sleepless nights about it.
"It changed the game for the better, so I'm pleased about that. It's a positive move for the game as a whole with the introduction of goal-line technology."
And Lampard, who has yet to decide whether he will extend his international career, was positive about his time with the Three Lions despite their failure to make an impact at major tournaments since he made his debut in 1999.
"It's difficult because we are all very disappointed," he said. "But if I look back to when I was a kid, I couldn't have imagined playing one game for England, let alone 100 or more.
"We all dream of winning but we haven't been able to. It's not for the want of trying. We have just come up short at different times."
Kovac: Mexico showed how dangerous they can be
Croatia head coach Niko Kovac believes Mexico have proven themselves a force to be reckoned with following El Tri's 3-1 World Cup Group A victory on Monday.
The two sides met in Recife with a place in the last-16 at stake, but it was Mexico who delivered a convincing display as second-half goals from Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez sent them through to face Netherlands, despite Ivan Perisic's late strike.
Kovac was left to rue the two set-pieces which led to the first and third of Mexico's goals but admits his side can have few complaints with the result.
"Congratulations to Mexico, for 50 minutes they were better team. That is football: when it comes to equal teams, little details decide it. This time those details were two dead-ball situations," he told HTV.
"With [Danijel] Pranjic in the middle I wanted to block our left side and let [Ivica] Olic be more offensive in a 4-1-4-1 formation. We managed to block Mexico on our left but up front it was not good enough.
"That is why I have put Pranjic back on the left and included [Mateo] Kovacic on the pitch. That didn't work, we soon conceded a goal and then when the play opened Mexico showed how dangerous they are.
"Mexico gave us a lot of respect, they didn't play with pressing as usual because they knew about our counter-attacks. In the second half maybe we were physically down, and Mexico were better. We gave some joy to the Croatian people, especially after first two matches, but today the opponent was better."
Mexico go through in second place in Group A behind Brazil, who beat Cameroon 4-1 in Brasilia to set up a last-16 clash with Chile.
Croatia head coach Niko Kovac believes Mexico have proven themselves a force to be reckoned with following El Tri's 3-1 World Cup Group A victory on Monday.
The two sides met in Recife with a place in the last-16 at stake, but it was Mexico who delivered a convincing display as second-half goals from Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez sent them through to face Netherlands, despite Ivan Perisic's late strike.
Kovac was left to rue the two set-pieces which led to the first and third of Mexico's goals but admits his side can have few complaints with the result.
"Congratulations to Mexico, for 50 minutes they were better team. That is football: when it comes to equal teams, little details decide it. This time those details were two dead-ball situations," he told HTV.
"With [Danijel] Pranjic in the middle I wanted to block our left side and let [Ivica] Olic be more offensive in a 4-1-4-1 formation. We managed to block Mexico on our left but up front it was not good enough.
"That is why I have put Pranjic back on the left and included [Mateo] Kovacic on the pitch. That didn't work, we soon conceded a goal and then when the play opened Mexico showed how dangerous they are.
"Mexico gave us a lot of respect, they didn't play with pressing as usual because they knew about our counter-attacks. In the second half maybe we were physically down, and Mexico were better. We gave some joy to the Croatian people, especially after first two matches, but today the opponent was better."
Mexico go through in second place in Group A behind Brazil, who beat Cameroon 4-1 in Brasilia to set up a last-16 clash with Chile.
We expect more from ourselves - Japan's Yoshida
Japan defender Maya Yoshida admits Japan have under-performed at the World Cup with the reigning Asian champions on the brink of a humiliating first-round exit.
Defeat to Cote d'Ivoire on matchday one preceded a disappointing 0-0 draw against Greece in Group C and now the Samurai Blue are relying on an unlikely set of results in the final group games on Tuesday. They take on Colombia in Cuiaba while Greece clash with Cote d'Ivoire in Fortaleza.
"I expect myself, my team-mates and my country to play better," the Southampton defender told Goal. "I know the Colombians are one of the biggest teams in the world and the last two games they've played very well. So it will be a very tough game. If we can play normally and play with more confidence I think we can win."
Requiring to beat table-topping Colombia, who have won their opening two fixtures, Alberto Zaccheroni's side also need Greece to take points from Cote d'Ivoire to ensure qualification to the second round. In the event of a draw in that game then Japan would need to beat Colombia by at least two goals.
Yoshida admits the step-up from the Asian qualification campaign to the World Cup has been difficult for his side and they have yet to acquit themselves well in Brazil.
"When we play against the Asian teams and then European teams or South American teams it's completely different," he said. "Asian teams stay behind and play defensively so that's why we can take initiative in the game.
"But when we play against other countries it's more difficult for us. But I think we have improved very well. It's time to show who we are. That's why we have to win."
Japan defender Maya Yoshida admits Japan have under-performed at the World Cup with the reigning Asian champions on the brink of a humiliating first-round exit.
Defeat to Cote d'Ivoire on matchday one preceded a disappointing 0-0 draw against Greece in Group C and now the Samurai Blue are relying on an unlikely set of results in the final group games on Tuesday. They take on Colombia in Cuiaba while Greece clash with Cote d'Ivoire in Fortaleza.
"I expect myself, my team-mates and my country to play better," the Southampton defender told Goal. "I know the Colombians are one of the biggest teams in the world and the last two games they've played very well. So it will be a very tough game. If we can play normally and play with more confidence I think we can win."
Requiring to beat table-topping Colombia, who have won their opening two fixtures, Alberto Zaccheroni's side also need Greece to take points from Cote d'Ivoire to ensure qualification to the second round. In the event of a draw in that game then Japan would need to beat Colombia by at least two goals.
Yoshida admits the step-up from the Asian qualification campaign to the World Cup has been difficult for his side and they have yet to acquit themselves well in Brazil.
"When we play against the Asian teams and then European teams or South American teams it's completely different," he said. "Asian teams stay behind and play defensively so that's why we can take initiative in the game.
"But when we play against other countries it's more difficult for us. But I think we have improved very well. It's time to show who we are. That's why we have to win."
Juanfran confident Del Bosque will continue as Spain coach
Spain full-back Juanfran is confident Vicente del Bosque will not step down as head coach following the nation's early World Cup exit.
The reigning world and European champions bowed out of Brazil 2014 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Australia on Monday, as Netherlands and Chile progressed ahead of them into the knockout phase.
Spain's early exit prompted Del Bosque to concede he would be forced to consider his own future with the team, and he confirmed after the win over the Socceroos that an announcement would be forthcoming "in the next few days."
Juanfran, however, believes the 63-year-old will continue in the role as the country look to bounce back from their disappointing campaign this summer.
"We'll respect his decision, I hope he continues with the team because nobody is better than him," he told reporters.
"I think Del Bosque wants to continue, that the intention I see in him.
"I'm very grateful for the chance to be here, the coach has trusted in me all the time and I think all of us have to thank our coach for all the things he has done for us and will do in the future."
Xavi, Xabi Alonso and David Villa are three of Spain's veteran stars who could well have played their final games for the senior side, and whole Juanfran admits he does not wish to see them retire, he is confident the team will not require wholesale changes going into the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
"I wish they would stay, I have told them that," he added.
"Revolutions are things of the past, the coach will make the necessary changes step by step and all of us will try to help Spain be the best of them all."
Spain full-back Juanfran is confident Vicente del Bosque will not step down as head coach following the nation's early World Cup exit.
The reigning world and European champions bowed out of Brazil 2014 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Australia on Monday, as Netherlands and Chile progressed ahead of them into the knockout phase.
Spain's early exit prompted Del Bosque to concede he would be forced to consider his own future with the team, and he confirmed after the win over the Socceroos that an announcement would be forthcoming "in the next few days."
Juanfran, however, believes the 63-year-old will continue in the role as the country look to bounce back from their disappointing campaign this summer.
"We'll respect his decision, I hope he continues with the team because nobody is better than him," he told reporters.
"I think Del Bosque wants to continue, that the intention I see in him.
"I'm very grateful for the chance to be here, the coach has trusted in me all the time and I think all of us have to thank our coach for all the things he has done for us and will do in the future."
Xavi, Xabi Alonso and David Villa are three of Spain's veteran stars who could well have played their final games for the senior side, and whole Juanfran admits he does not wish to see them retire, he is confident the team will not require wholesale changes going into the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
"I wish they would stay, I have told them that," he added.
"Revolutions are things of the past, the coach will make the necessary changes step by step and all of us will try to help Spain be the best of them all."
Sneijder snipes back at Sampaoli over 'defensive' Dutch claims
Wesley Sneijder has hit back at Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli over his "disrespectful" claim that Netherlands played for a draw in Monday's meeting in Sao Paolo.
The Dutch needed only a point to pip the South Americans to top spot in Group B but they claimed all three thanks to late goals from Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay.
Sampaoli was enraged by Netherlands' allegedly defensive tactics, though, accusing Oranje of "putting nine or 10 men behind the ball" at all times, much to the annoyance of Sneijder.
"It’s a little bit disrespectful if he says we didn’t want to play football and we didn’t do anything today [Monday] because we were the ones who won 2-0," the playmaker told reporters.
"If he saw us in the two games before [against Spain and Australia], we didn’t play that differently today to those two games.
"But we know that we are very strong and can play compact football, and we know that up front, with our attackers, we are very strong, so it was up to Chile to create something against it.
"And they couldn’t create anything today, so that’s a compliment for our team."
After maintaining their 100 per cent start to their World Cup campaign, Sneijder admitted that Netherlands go into the last-16 brimming with confidence and says that they do not car who they face in the knockout stages.
“We have finished top of the group and of course it gives you confidence when you win games," the Galatasaray attacking midfielder acknowledged.
"We knew that Chile are a very strong team with very good players, so that’s good for the confidence as well to get another three points."
Wesley Sneijder has hit back at Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli over his "disrespectful" claim that Netherlands played for a draw in Monday's meeting in Sao Paolo.
The Dutch needed only a point to pip the South Americans to top spot in Group B but they claimed all three thanks to late goals from Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay.
Sampaoli was enraged by Netherlands' allegedly defensive tactics, though, accusing Oranje of "putting nine or 10 men behind the ball" at all times, much to the annoyance of Sneijder.
"It’s a little bit disrespectful if he says we didn’t want to play football and we didn’t do anything today [Monday] because we were the ones who won 2-0," the playmaker told reporters.
"If he saw us in the two games before [against Spain and Australia], we didn’t play that differently today to those two games.
"But we know that we are very strong and can play compact football, and we know that up front, with our attackers, we are very strong, so it was up to Chile to create something against it.
"And they couldn’t create anything today, so that’s a compliment for our team."
After maintaining their 100 per cent start to their World Cup campaign, Sneijder admitted that Netherlands go into the last-16 brimming with confidence and says that they do not car who they face in the knockout stages.
“We have finished top of the group and of course it gives you confidence when you win games," the Galatasaray attacking midfielder acknowledged.
"We knew that Chile are a very strong team with very good players, so that’s good for the confidence as well to get another three points."
Netherlands believe in Van Gaal - Kuyt
Dirk Kuyt has hailed Louis van Gaal for his ability to keep getting results after Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 to finish top of World Cup Group B.
The utility man lined up as a left wing-back for the first time in his career as the Dutch recovered from a cagey start to beat Jorge Sampaoli’s men.After the match, Kuyt was quick to praise Van Gaal for his effect on a side which collected nine points from nine to qualify for the Round of 16.
“We believe in the coach. I think he’s a quality coach and every time he tells us how to play, it works,” the 34-year-old told Goal.
“We knew we had to do this job today, we worked very hard. But we knew we’d get those chances, especially in the last 20 minutes we’d get more space up front and we did it. We scored goals, so we’re very satisfied with the way it’s gone so far.”
The Fenerbahce player insisted he was more than happy to fill in in a more defensive role, explaining that he’d known for a while that he might be asked to play in that position.
“I enjoyed it. I had never played in this position, but the coach told me a couple of weeks ago that it could be a possibility during this tournament and I told him that I would be ready for it,” said Kuyt. “I was very happy I got the chance today and I think it went very well.
“Hopefully I’ll get another chance, but that’s a question for the coach, you know. We have 23 great players, so he decides what team is going to start, but I am ready to be called.”
Kuyt has now racked up 99 caps for Netherlands, and while he hopes to rack up number 100 during the tournament he insists he would rather his colleagues won without him than lost with him.“Of course, that’s an individual target but I would prefer to be very, very successful with the team and not play 100 games, But hopefully, I will play 100 caps.”
Netherlands are now likely to avoid Brazil in the next round, but defender Ron Vlaar is certain that the Dutch will prepare well whoever comes next.“The tournament starts now. We cannot make any mistakes anymore, but I’m proud of the team and what we’ve achieved so far. We play every game to win,” he told reporters.
“It’s hard to say [who we want next]. I don’t really know, I can’t give you an answer. We wait and see what happens later today and then we will focus on that team.”
Dirk Kuyt has hailed Louis van Gaal for his ability to keep getting results after Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 to finish top of World Cup Group B.
The utility man lined up as a left wing-back for the first time in his career as the Dutch recovered from a cagey start to beat Jorge Sampaoli’s men.After the match, Kuyt was quick to praise Van Gaal for his effect on a side which collected nine points from nine to qualify for the Round of 16.
“We believe in the coach. I think he’s a quality coach and every time he tells us how to play, it works,” the 34-year-old told Goal.
“We knew we had to do this job today, we worked very hard. But we knew we’d get those chances, especially in the last 20 minutes we’d get more space up front and we did it. We scored goals, so we’re very satisfied with the way it’s gone so far.”
The Fenerbahce player insisted he was more than happy to fill in in a more defensive role, explaining that he’d known for a while that he might be asked to play in that position.
“I enjoyed it. I had never played in this position, but the coach told me a couple of weeks ago that it could be a possibility during this tournament and I told him that I would be ready for it,” said Kuyt. “I was very happy I got the chance today and I think it went very well.
“Hopefully I’ll get another chance, but that’s a question for the coach, you know. We have 23 great players, so he decides what team is going to start, but I am ready to be called.”
Kuyt has now racked up 99 caps for Netherlands, and while he hopes to rack up number 100 during the tournament he insists he would rather his colleagues won without him than lost with him.“Of course, that’s an individual target but I would prefer to be very, very successful with the team and not play 100 games, But hopefully, I will play 100 caps.”
Netherlands are now likely to avoid Brazil in the next round, but defender Ron Vlaar is certain that the Dutch will prepare well whoever comes next.“The tournament starts now. We cannot make any mistakes anymore, but I’m proud of the team and what we’ve achieved so far. We play every game to win,” he told reporters.
“It’s hard to say [who we want next]. I don’t really know, I can’t give you an answer. We wait and see what happens later today and then we will focus on that team.”
Vidal: Netherlands didn't play at all
Chile star Arturo Vidal has hit out at Netherlands' approach to Monday's World Cup clash, insisting Louis van Gaal's men "didn't play for 90 minutes".
Two second-half goals from Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay secured a 2-0 win for the Dutch to send them into the last-16 as group winners at the expense of Jorge Sampaoli's side.
Chile had 68 per cent possession and completed 492 passes to Netherlands' 226, and although they were unable to muster as many attempts on goal as Oranje, Vidal - who did not feature in the clash - still believes his was the only team playing to win the match.
"We had the ball for about 70 per cent of the game, I think we did everything to win the game. At the end of the day they won, but I think we played a great match," the Juventus man told Goal.
"I think that for 90 minutes they didn't play at all. They did a little to score two goals and win, but we did OK and we'll do well in the next match as we go on."
Vidal, who was struggling with injury in the build-up to the tournament, also stressed that he will be perfectly fit for the knockout stages as Chile prepare to face one of Brazil, Croatia or Mexico in the next phase.
Chile star Arturo Vidal has hit out at Netherlands' approach to Monday's World Cup clash, insisting Louis van Gaal's men "didn't play for 90 minutes".
Two second-half goals from Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay secured a 2-0 win for the Dutch to send them into the last-16 as group winners at the expense of Jorge Sampaoli's side.
Chile had 68 per cent possession and completed 492 passes to Netherlands' 226, and although they were unable to muster as many attempts on goal as Oranje, Vidal - who did not feature in the clash - still believes his was the only team playing to win the match.
"We had the ball for about 70 per cent of the game, I think we did everything to win the game. At the end of the day they won, but I think we played a great match," the Juventus man told Goal.
"I think that for 90 minutes they didn't play at all. They did a little to score two goals and win, but we did OK and we'll do well in the next match as we go on."
Vidal, who was struggling with injury in the build-up to the tournament, also stressed that he will be perfectly fit for the knockout stages as Chile prepare to face one of Brazil, Croatia or Mexico in the next phase.
Villa: I'd play for Spain until I'm 55 if I could
David Villa says he would continue playing for Spain until he's 55 if he could - but acknowledges that Monday's World Cup win over Australia was probably his last appearance for his country.
The 32-year-old striker, who is moving to New York City via a loan spell at Melbourne City, decided before the tournament began that he would call time on his international career upon the conclusion of la Roja's campaign in Brazil.
Consequently, Villa was unable to hold back the tears as he left the field against Australia, having earlier opened the scoring in Spain's final World Cup 2014 fixture.
"Playing for the national team has always been a joy to me," the nation's all-time record goalscorer told reporters after the game in Curitiba.
"As it's been my dream during my whole life, I would like to play for the national team until I'm 55, but I'm aware that's not possible.
"I made the decision of going to the MLS and I assume I will be kind of inactive. If the coach [Vicente del Bosque] calls me again, I will be please to attend, but I have to be realistic."
Villa's instinctive first-half strike against the Aussies was his 59th in 97 appearances for Spain.
It is a record that is unlikely to be broken any time soon but while the former Barcelona man was delighted to have added to his tally, it did not take the edge off his disappointment at seeing the reigning world champions fall at the first hurdle in Brazil.
"After the two first games against two rivals that were better than us, Netherlands and Chile, we tried to beat Australia and so we did," he mused.
"I am happy about scoring the opening goal, but we leave this World Cup feeling very sad.
"I hope that not too many years pass before someone breaks my record. It would be a source of joy to have other players beat it because if that happens, it will be good for the national team."
Australia 0 Vs 3 Spain & Holland 2 Vs 0 Chile in Pictures
Australia 0 Vs 3 Spain & Holland 2 Vs 0 Chile in Pictures
Australia 0 Vs 3 Spain & Holland 2 Vs 0 Chile in Pictures
Cameroon 1 Vs 4 Brazil & Croatia 1 Vs 3 Mexico in Pictures
Cameroon 1 Vs 4 Brazil & Croatia 1 Vs 3 Mexico in Pictures
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