| The teams of Japan and Croatia couldn't be separated in 90 minutes, pushing the match into extra-time for the first time in this edition of the FIFA World Cup. Even in the extra-time, the two teams couldn't be separated. The Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakoviæ (on the photo) stepped up in the shootout as his side secured a 3-1 (1-1) win in the penalty shootout. Dominik Livakoviæ is married to Helena, who is these days with him in Qatar. |
Croatia defeated Japan 3-1 (1-1) in penalty shootout to book quarter-finals Both Japan and Croatia squandered a few early opportunities to score. But, just minutes before the half-time whistle, Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan from a well-worked corner kick. Early into the second-half, Ivan Perisic put Croatia level 1-1 through a terrific header. The two teams couldn't be separated in 90 minutes, pushing the match into extra-time for the first time in this edition of the FIFA World Cup. Even in the extra-time, the two teams couldn't be separated. The Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakoviæ stepped up in the shootout as his side secured a 3-1 (1-1) win in the penalty shootout. Dominik Livakoviæ is married to Helena, who is these days with him in Qatar. Source sports.ndtv.com |
Kimono Croatia worn in honour of Croatian ambassador Stambuk's birthday Tokamachi factor, a paradigm for Japan-Croatia emotional attachement The winning silk kimono named Croatia has been made in Tokamachi in the memory of the Croatian national football team's presence during the World Cup 2002 in Japan. The Mayor's daughter has worn it for the Croatian ambassador's birthday. For more details see Kimono Croatia Photo by the courtesy of Dr. Drago ©tambuk, ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in Japan. Drago Stambuk Croatian ambassador in Japan writes about a beautiful friendship Source Croatia - Japan |
Republic of Croatia Kimono: Aoyagi (Niigata) Obi: MANKATSU TEXTILE. Sponsor: Memolead Group The Croatian kimono is dyed with world heritage and sightseeing landscapes such as Dubrovnik Old Town, The Euphrasian Basilica in Porec, Plitvice Lakes National Park, etc. in four sections, done with carefully hand-painted Yuzen, a traditional dyeing method imported in the 8th century. Iris flowers in various designs decorate the whole garment, along with Croatian check accents. The Ambassador Dra¾en Hrastiæ gave them much advice on the design for this kimono and together they achieved a great work. More information about the Kimono Project initiated on the occasion of Olympic Games in Japan to be provided soon for the readers of the CROWN. |