One more quarter-final, one more heartbreak for Brazil. The five-time champions have been the title favourites in Qatar, particularly after a thumping 4-1 win in opposition to South Korea within the Spherical of 16. However for the fourth-time within the final 5 FIFA World Cup editions, have Brazil suffered a quarter-final exit as they misplaced to Croatia by way of penalty shootout on Friday on the Training Metropolis Stadium. Neymar, who had put Brazil forward within the first half of additional time, was left inconsolable after the match, at one more alternative misplaced for him and Brazil.
It was a sheer second of brilliance from Neymar within the additional time when he labored his means by way of the Croatian protection, earlier than dribbling previous the goalkeeper to internet his 77th worldwide purpose that put him at par with the legendary Pele for Brazil’s all-time top-scorer. However simply when it appeared Neymar’s stunner might show to be a winner, Brazil have been shocked.
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Brazil have been threatening to interrupt the impasse for the whole span of 90 minutes, firing as many as 12 pictures on course, however an impressed kind from goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic left the five-time world champions pissed off all through. Neymar then put Brazil forward within the added minutes of the primary set of additional time. 4 minutes into the second set, 2018 runners-up Croatia hit again with Bruno Petkovic levelling the rating.
Croatia, as soon as once more labored their magic within the penalties with Lovakovic saving one of many two missed pictures from Brazik. Rodrygo missed the opener whereas Marquinhos’s try hit the submit. Croatia, then again, transformed all their makes an attempt to go to the semis as soon as once more.
It was heartbreak for Brazil and for Neymar who was left tear-eyed after the surprising loss earlier than being consoled by Dani Alves.