Penalty shootout loss to Croatia, Brazil miss World Cup semi-finals
Qatar World Cup first quarter-finals, Croatia 5-3 Brazil.
The two sides drew 1-1 within 120 minutes, Croatia 4-2 Brazil in the penalty shootout, and the Plaid Army advanced to the semi-finals!
In the 47th minute, the chance in front of Brazil's goal was bravely resolved by Livakovic. In the 54th minute, Risa Lisson went straight to Neymar in the penalty area. The latter shot from a small angle in the penalty area and was blocked by Livakovic with his legs. In the 66th minute, Paqueta shot in the penalty area, and Livakovic blocked it in time again. In the 76th minute, Neymar received the ball and shot from the penalty area, and Livakovic attacked in time to block the ball from the bottom line.
In the 102nd minute of extra time, Croatia launched a counterattack and Brozovic shot the ball high. In the 105th minute, the Brazilian team played a wonderful cooperation in the frontcourt. Neymar got rid of the goalkeeper and scored the ball. In the 116th minute, Croatia launched an attack, and Petkovic, who came off the bench, received a pass from Orsic in the penalty area and scored. Within 120 minutes, the two sides drew 1-1.
In the penalty shootout, Rodrigo of the Brazilian team was saved by Livakovic, and Marquinhos hit the post and popped out. In the end, Croatia defeated Brazil 4-2 in the penalty shootout, and the Plaid Army advanced to the semi-finals.
