Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – FIFA World Cup 2022
Croatia stunned the favorites Brazil by scoring a late extra-time equalizer and winning on penalties!
Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup by Croatia, who defeated the five-time champions 4-2 on penalties in the quarterfinals after a 1-1 stalemate after 120 minutes.
After defeating Japan on penalties in the round of 16, the runners-up from last year survived their second straight shootout and will now take on either the Netherlands or Argentina, who are scheduled to play later.
Brazilian sensation Neymar felt he had won the match when he rifled home an extra-time goal for the five-time world winners during a tense and dramatic evening. However, instead of defending their advantage, they went in search of a second, and as a result, they were penalized when Bruno Petkovic, a replacement for Croatia, scored an equalizer with his left foot three minutes into extra time, breaking Brazilian hearts.
After Livakovic stopped Rodrygo's spot-kick and Marquinos hit the post, they won the shootout, leaving Neymar and his teammates inconsolable. Croatia, which is vying for their first world championship, scored four penalties, all of which were converted by Nikola Vlasic, Lovro Majer, Luka Modric, and Mislav Orsic. Later tonight's games between Argentina and the Netherlands will determine who they play next.
Croatia stunned the favorites Brazil by scoring a late extra-time equalizer and winning on penalties!
Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup by Croatia, who defeated the five-time champions 4-2 on penalties in the quarterfinals after a 1-1 stalemate after 120 minutes.
After defeating Japan on penalties in the round of 16, the runners-up from last year survived their second straight shootout and will now take on either the Netherlands or Argentina, who are scheduled to play later.
Brazilian sensation Neymar felt he had won the match when he rifled home an extra-time goal for the five-time world winners during a tense and dramatic evening. However, instead of defending their advantage, they went in search of a second, and as a result, they were penalized when Bruno Petkovic, a replacement for Croatia, scored an equalizer with his left foot three minutes into extra time, breaking Brazilian hearts.
After Livakovic stopped Rodrygo's spot-kick and Marquinos hit the post, they won the shootout, leaving Neymar and his teammates inconsolable. Croatia, which is vying for their first world championship, scored four penalties, all of which were converted by Nikola Vlasic, Lovro Majer, Luka Modric, and Mislav Orsic. Later tonight's games between Argentina and the Netherlands will determine who they play next.
Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – FIFA World Cup 2022
Croatia stunned the favorites Brazil by scoring a late extra-time equalizer and winning on penalties!
Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup by Croatia, who defeated the five-time champions 4-2 on penalties in the quarterfinals after a 1-1 stalemate after 120 minutes.
After defeating Japan on penalties in the round of 16, the runners-up from last year survived their second straight shootout and will now take on either the Netherlands or Argentina, who are scheduled to play later.
Brazilian sensation Neymar felt he had won the match when he rifled home an extra-time goal for the five-time world winners during a tense and dramatic evening. However, instead of defending their advantage, they went in search of a second, and as a result, they were penalized when Bruno Petkovic, a replacement for Croatia, scored an equalizer with his left foot three minutes into extra time, breaking Brazilian hearts.
After Livakovic stopped Rodrygo's spot-kick and Marquinos hit the post, they won the shootout, leaving Neymar and his teammates inconsolable. Croatia, which is vying for their first world championship, scored four penalties, all of which were converted by Nikola Vlasic, Lovro Majer, Luka Modric, and Mislav Orsic. Later tonight's games between Argentina and the Netherlands will determine who they play next.
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