Brazil vs croatia

As the ball hit the foot of the woodwork and bounced away, Croatia's team sprinted to celebrate with their goalkeeper, while the Brazil players hit the turf, knowing their dream of a sixth crown had come to an end. After an engrossing 90 minutes, Tite's men thought they had won it in extra time when Neymar scored a thumping effort to equal Brazil's 'official' men's goalscoring record. But substitute Bruno Petkovic had other ideas, stroking in a 117th-minute equaliser with Croatia's first shot on target in the match to take the game to the nerve-shredding shootout. And it was the European side who emerged victorious once more, having done so by the same method against Japan in the last 16, to set up a semi-final meeting with the Netherlands or Argentina on Tuesday. • Neymar hints at Brazil retirement as coach Tite steps down • Brazil 'mourning' after Croatia end World Cup dream • Relive Croatia's win over Brazil Croatia show endurance to stun favourites This wasn't in the script. Brazil were supposed to dance through to the last four in their quest for another star on their shirt but their hopes were ended in the cruellest fashion. Neymar, who scored his 77th international goal to equal Pele's official mark, now shares a record recognised by Fifa but not the national team - as they also counted goals netted by their three-time World Cup winner in friendlies against club sides. And the Paris St-Germain forward will not get the opportunity to surpass the legend at this tourna...

In reality, Croatia's best chance might be to hold out for penalties again, hoping that their dominance of possession can at least limit the opportunities Neymar and company get to test their backline. This will certainly be an almighty test for Zlatko Dalic's side, but stranger things have happened at a World Cup. Here is how you can watch the match and what you need to know: Storylines Croatia: It is hardly a ringing endorsement of your chances when in the build-up to kickoff your manager describes your opponents as terrifying, but there was no better word for Dalic when assessing the array of attacking weapons that his opposite number Tite will have at his disposal. "Brazil is the most powerful and the best national team at the World Cup," said the Croatian manager. "What I've seen so far, when you take a look at their selection of players, their quality, skills and value, then it is indeed terrifying. "I think we have a great exam ahead of us, a tough task against the team which plays great soccer with so many good quality and fast players." It may not be 50/50 but Dalic would warn against taking Croatia for granted. If his players get even the faintest hint that Brazil might, then it is sure to light a fire under them. Brazil: All is so rosy in the Brazil camp that talking points rather have to be manufactured at the moment; the dancing of Tite and his players as they celebrated another goal in their crushing win over South Korea caused something of a media storm when...

Dominik Livakovic was Croatia’s penalty shoot-out hero once again as the 2018 finalists ended Brazil’s World Cup dream. Neymar thought he had booked a place in the semifinals for the five-time winners, with a stunning extra-time effort illuminating the contest after a goalless 90 minutes. But Zlatko Dalic’s remarkable team produced a sting in the tail when substitute Bruno Petkovic beat Alisson with a deflected strike in the 117th minute. Croatia were then perfect from the spot, scoring four out of four. Livakovic saved from Rodrygo on Brazil’s first kick and Marquinhos rattled the post with their fourth, meaning his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar was left high and dry, waiting on a fifth penalty that never happened in a 4-2 defeat on spot kicks. Brazil vs. Croatia final score 1H 2H ET Final Brazil 0 0 1 1 (2) Croatia 0 0 1 1 (4) Goals: BRA— Neymar (Pedro)— 105th min+1 CRO — Bruno Petkovic (Mislav Orsic)— 117th min CROATIA WON 4-2 ON PENALTIES MORE: The winner of the Netherlands vs. Argentina awaits Luka Modric and his colleagues in the semifinals, with Brazil once again unseated by a European nation, following exits at the hands of France in 2006, the Dutch in 2010, Germany in 2014 and Belgium last time around. Neymar ended the evening contemplating an exit from the biggest stage despite drawing level with the great Pele as Brazil’s all-time top scorer. He started it as a frustrated figure in a first half where the best chance fell Croatia’s way, with Josip Juranovic...

Summary • FT: Croatia 1-1 Brazil - Croatia win penalty shootout 4-2 • Neymar opened scoring with superb solo goal in extra time before Petkovic levelled • Croatia will face Netherlands or Argentina in last four • Get involved: Tweet #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826 BBC Sport Copyright: BBC Sport Phew, how on Earth are we going to follow that? With another appetising quarter-final between two more heavyweights. Time for Argentina v the Netherlands with a semi-final place against Croatia, of course, at stake. Hope it lives up to the past four hours or so! Thanks for your company and until next time...

Croatia and Brazil faced off in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The first half was a slow one, as both teams seemed to be feeling each other out. Brazil got a couple of shots on goal but nothing went through. The second half was more of the same with multiple Brazilian shots on goal but nothing would go through. That would all change in extra time when Neymar would put the team on his back and scored in 105’ + 1’. Croatia said not so fast and evened up the score Bruno Petkovic scored in 117’. Croatia would go on to win in PKs and would advance.

The favorites to win the World Cup have been dumped out at the quarterfinal stage as Croatia stunned Brazil and beat them on penalty kicks. This World Cup loves a shock. Neymar (who was left in tears) and Co. were stunned as the red-hot favorites will not be adding a sixth World Cup trophy to their collection, with Tite’s side creating the better chances throughout but they were made to pay for not having a clinical edge. FULL MATCH REPLAY After a tense 90 minutes Brazil thought they had won it when Neymar scored a beauty at the end of the first half of extra time but Bruno Petkovic popped up in the 117th minute to send the game to penalty kicks. Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero again (during the game and penalty kicks) as he saved Rodrygo’s spot kick, then Marquinhos hit the post as Croatia dispatched all four of their penalties to win 4-2. [ LIVE: World Cup 2022 schedule, how to watch, scores, hub ] Croatia have now won their last 16 game (against Japan) and their quarterfinal against Brazil on penalty kicks and they will face the Netherlands or Argentina in the semifinal. The 2018 finalists and relative minnows are dreaming of glory, while the Selecao are heading home. How the red-hot Selecao were cooled down The red-hot favorites to win the World Cup are out and they can’t have too many complaints. They had several big chances in the second half but Livakovic did superbly to deny them, while Croatia’s defense held firm and their midfield kept the ball fairly e...

Favorites Brazil have crashed out of the World Cup after losing 4-2 on penalties to Croatia. Neymar's goal on the stroke of halftime in extra time had seemingly sent the Selecao on to the semfinals in Qatar, but Bruno Petkovic converted with his side's first shot on target of the match to send the match to penalties. Croatia were faultless with their own efforts whilst Rodrygo saw his shot saved by the outstanding Dominik Livakovic. Needing to score to keep Brazil in the competition, Marquinhos drove his effort against the post, extending his country's wait for a sixth global crown to at least 24 years. As for Croatia, a nation of just four million people, they are into a third semi final in the last six tournaments. They will face the winners of the quarterfinal between Argentina and the Netherlands. That tie had seemingly been destined for Brazil at the start of this tournament, and even in the early exchanges of this game it looked like being a matter of when, not if, they would claim their prize. Croatia's defensive possession kept them in the contest in the first half but after the interval it was only the superb shot-stopping of Livakovic, coupled with some wayward finishing by Neymar, that stopped Brazil from taking the lead. CBS Sports has a brand new daily soccer podcast, covering everything you need to know about the beautiful game. Make sure to give House of Champions a follow for coverage of the biggest games, stories, transfer news with Fabrizio Romano, and ev...

Croatia, beaten finalists four years ago, scored with all four of their spot-kicks as Rodrygo - taking his team's first kick - was denied by the brilliant Dominik Livakovic and Marquinhos' crucial fourth effort struck the post. As the ball hit the foot of the woodwork and bounced away, Croatia's team sprinted to celebrate with their goalkeeper, while the Brazil players hit the turf, knowing their dream of a sixth crown had come to an end. After an engrossing 90 minutes, Tite's men thought they had won it in extra time when Neymar scored a thumping effort to equal Brazil's 'official' men's goalscoring record. But substitute Bruno Petkovic had other ideas, stroking in a 117th-minute equaliser with Croatia's first shot on target in the match to take the game to the nerve-shredding shootout. And it was the European side who emerged victorious once more, having done so by the same method against Japan in the last 16, to set up a semi-final meeting with the Netherlands or Argentina on Tuesday. • Neymar hints at Brazil retirement as coach Tite steps down • Brazil 'mourning' after Croatia end World Cup dream • Relive Croatia's win over Brazil Marquinhos misses decisive penalty as Brazil go out of the World Cup Croatia show endurance to stun favourites This wasn't in the script. Brazil were supposed to dance through to the last four in their quest for another star on their shirt but their hopes were ended in the cruellest fashion. Neymar, who scored his 77th international goal to e...

Favorites Brazil have crashed out of the World Cup after losing 4-2 on penalties to Croatia. Neymar's goal on the stroke of halftime in extra time had seemingly sent the Selecao on to the semfinals in Qatar, but Bruno Petkovic converted with his side's first shot on target of the match to send the match to penalties. Croatia were faultless with their own efforts whilst Rodrygo saw his shot saved by the outstanding Dominik Livakovic. Needing to score to keep Brazil in the competition, Marquinhos drove his effort against the post, extending his country's wait for a sixth global crown to at least 24 years. As for Croatia, a nation of just four million people, they are into a third semi final in the last six tournaments. They will face the winners of the quarterfinal between Argentina and the Netherlands. That tie had seemingly been destined for Brazil at the start of this tournament, and even in the early exchanges of this game it looked like being a matter of when, not if, they would claim their prize. Croatia's defensive possession kept them in the contest in the first half but after the interval it was only the superb shot-stopping of Livakovic, coupled with some wayward finishing by Neymar, that stopped Brazil from taking the lead. CBS Sports has a brand new daily soccer podcast, covering everything you need to know about the beautiful game. Make sure to give House of Champions a follow for coverage of the biggest games, stories, transfer news with Fabrizio Romano, and ev...

Summary • FT: Croatia 1-1 Brazil - Croatia win penalty shootout 4-2 • Neymar opened scoring with superb solo goal in extra time before Petkovic levelled • Croatia will face Netherlands or Argentina in last four • Get involved: Tweet #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826 BBC Sport Copyright: BBC Sport Phew, how on Earth are we going to follow that? With another appetising quarter-final between two more heavyweights. Time for Argentina v the Netherlands with a semi-final place against Croatia, of course, at stake. Hope it lives up to the past four hours or so! Thanks for your company and until next time...