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World Cup: Croatia defeat Brazil 5-3 on aggregate to reach the semifinals. The goalkeeper makes 10 saves + points
Neymar scored the 77th goal of his national team career. He is also tied with Pele for the team's all-time scoring title.
In the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Brazil will face Croatia at the Education City Stadium. In regular time, Brazil had a clear advantage with a total of 15 shots on goal. But in the face of the determined Livakovic, the "Samba Legion" was unable to break the deadlock. The two teams drew 0:0 and went into extra time. At the end of the first half of extra time, Neymar scored past Livakovic. Trump scored in the 117th minute. After the penalty shootout, Croatia advanced to the last four with an aggregate score of 5-3.
Focus on competition
1. Modric hangs out with Thiago Silva. It was the first time in 64 years that both teams had players aged 37 and over at the World Cup.
2. Croatian goalkeeper Vladimir Livakovic made a total of 11 saves.
3. Neymar scored the 77th goal of his national team career. He also equalled Pele's feat and climbed the team's top scorer list.
4. In the World Cup, Brazil played Croatia 3 times and won all of them.
5. Trump scored the first World Cup goal of his career.
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In the 5th minute, Vinicius' cross from the left was blocked by the returning Pasalic. Vinicius shot a bow and arrow in the far corner to finish second. Livakovic caught the ball easily.
In the 20th minute, Vinicius burst into the box, Richarlison got the ball with his back foot, and Vinicius followed up with a push to score, which was blocked by Guardio!
In the 25th minute, Danilo fouled Yuranovic. Referee Oliver received a yellow card. Modric took the free-kick and did not pose much of a threat.
In the 30th minute, Yuranovic scored twice on the right flank and then passed to Perisic on the left. Perisic forced his shot from inside and kicked the opponent's shot away.
After the start of the second half, Brazil came close to breaking the deadlock. Rafinha, Militão and Guardiol's direct passes almost hit their own goal!
In the 48th minute, Yuranovic was suspected of a foul in the box. Referee Oliver checked the VAR and ruled that the Brazilian player was offside and Croatia won a free kick at the back.
In the 55th minute, Richarlison made a half-turn and headed straight into the box. Neymar quickly steadied his left foot and shot sideways. Livakovic fell to the ground and was blocked.
In the 65th minute, Brazil attacked again from the left wing. Both Guardior and Lovren missed. Pacai was shot by Livakovic. In the 76th minute, Rodrigo attacked, Richarlison headed into the box, Neymar scored the only goal, and Livakovic pressed again. In the 80th minute, Rodrigo picked up the ball on the left, Paquet volleyed and Livakovic blocked the ball. After 90 minutes, the two teams drew 0-0 and went into extra time.
In the 103rd minute, Trump cleverly passed two defenders and crossed in the middle. Brozovic then volleyed and the ball went straight over the crossbar.
Before the end of extra time, Paquette passed the ball beautifully. After chasing Sousa, Neymar sent the ball through the hole into an empty goal. Brazil leads 1-0.
In the 117th minute, Orsic crossed from the left. Petkovic shot with his left foot. The ball bounces into the net. Croatia equalised.
Penalty shootout: In the first half, Vlašic crosses the middle of the field and Rodrigo's shot is blocked by Livakovic.
In the second half, Mayer won easily and Casemiro hit the bottom left corner.
In the third round, Modric hit the bottom left corner and Pedro tricked Livakovic into a free throw.
In the fourth leg, Orsic's sharp shot hit the bottom left corner, and Marquinhos missed a penalty.
Technical statistics
Player ratings
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Croatia(433)
Goalkeeper: 1 - Livakovic
Defenders: 22 Yuranovic, 6 Lovren, 20 Guardior, 19 Borna Sousa (17 Budimir 110')
Midfielders: 8 Mateo Kovacic, 11 Brozovic, 10 Modric
Forwards: 15 Pasalic (13 Vlasic 72'), 9 Kramaric (16 Confucius 72'), 4 Perisic
Brazil(433)
Goalkeeper: 1 - Allison
Defenders: 14 - Militang (6 - Sandro 106'), 3 - Thiago Silva, 4 - Marquinhos, 2 - Danilo
Midfielders: 5-Casemiro, 10-Neymar, 7-Paqueta (8-Fred 106')
Forwards: 11 Rafinha (19 Anthony 56'), 9 Richard Lissen, 20 Vinicius (21 Rodrigo 64')
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