SPORTS
Brazil superstar Neymar scored a magical goal and almost assured his team a place in the semi-final.
Neymar's record goal was in vain as Croatia eliminated Brazil from the World Cup in a penalty shootout on Saturday after a 1-1 tie after 120 minutes. Croatia advanced to the round of 16 for the second time in a row after defeating Japan on penalties in the previous round, and will now face either the Netherlands or Argentina, who play later.
Brazil seized a 1-0 lead after 90 minutes with a bit of extra time solo brilliance from Neymar, but tenacious Croatia refused to give up, with Bruno Petkovic equalising in the 117th minute to send the game to penalties.
Brazil's Neymar struck a spectacular goal to practically guarantee his team a place in the semi-finals. Three minutes from the end of extra time, Croatia substitute Bruno Petkovic's left-footed equaliser broke Brazilian hearts at Doha's Education City Stadium.
Croatia's hero... again! #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/w8QroYs2aJ
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 9, 2022
The Croats maintained their cool from the spot after Brazil's Marquinhos and Rodrygo failed to convert. Croatia initially refused to be frightened by their more famed opponents, and successfully smothered most of Brazil's early efforts in the first half.
There was little separating the Brazilians and their 2018 runner-up opponents during a tense first half, with both sides enjoying half chances in a free-flowing game, but nothing decisive. Tite took several brave decisions, but it wasn't enough to find the victory in 90 minutes.
Brazil came out of the halftime break with renewed vigour, producing five scoring chances, three of which came from Neymar. They were unable to overcome Croatian goalie Dominik Livakovic, who made many important saves.
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