The special feature of the 5th day was not France that Zidane returned as his final performance nor South Korea that Asian No.1 player Park Ji Sung leads but Brazil vs Croatia that is really important for Japan's fortune.
Whoever may say whatever, Brazil vs Croatia is the one.
No.1 player in name and reality Ronaldinho and Ronald who is just 3 goal behind historical record in World Cup gathered attention. But the player who decided the game was KAKA. He belongs to AC Milan in Italy. He is still 24 y/o but he already has 38 caps and 13 goals.
He is not so famous in Japan because there are too many famous players in Brazil but if he were in Japan, he is more famous than Nakamura and Nakata.
Brazil consists of such players, so they are strong but I though it is difficult that Brazil would win the championship as far as judging from today's game.
Croatia overwhelmed Brazil totally from the beginning of 2nd half till the middle of 2nd half. Croatia created critical chances pointing the back-space of the both side-backs.
But it was great that Brazil didn't lose any goal. Brazilian Coach told "it was satisfying thinking about 7 games till the final." Therefore they might perform with their 60 or 70%. Thinking so, it is really difficult to win at Brazil and it is really questionable to beat Croatia who had heated with Brazil equally.
I think if Japan can't win next game vs Croatia, it is the end of Japan's World Cup.