2022 World Cup Results Croatia vs Brazil: Score 1-1 (pen. 4-2)
Croatia went through a penalty shoot-out to eliminate Brazil in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals , Education City Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022. Score 0-0 for 90 minutes, changed 1-1 after 120 minutes, and ended 4- 2 for Croatia to win in the penalty shootout.
As predicted, Brazil appeared far more dominant in this match. Croatia chose to play defensively, but was able to threaten counterattacks.
Although many opportunities were created, the game ended goalless in 90 minutes of normal time. Continuing into extra time, Neymar had brought Brazil ahead (105 + 1'), but Croatia was able to equalize through the action of Bruno Petkovic (116').
Score 1-1 draw ended a fierce duel for 120 minutes. Continuing to the penalty shootout, Dominik Livakovic again became a hero by brushing off Rodrygo's first penalty. Croatia won with a score of 4-2.
This result ensures that Krosia will be the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup.
First round
The match started immediately at a high tempo. Brazil tried to take control of the ball and lock up Croatia, but until 10 minutes had passed there were no mature opportunities created.
Croatia looked comfortable playing waiting and applying high pressure lines. Brazil is difficult to develop the game. The duel in midfield was won by Croatian players. 20 minutes of the game passed.
Entering the 30th minute, Brazil tried to increase the tempo of the attack. It can be seen that Brazil's attacks focused on the left side of the field, relying on Vinicius. On the right flank, Raphinha is almost never seen.
Despite being continuously attacked, Croatia's defense looked very tough. Juranovic was able to follow Vinicius' movements and the Kovacic-Brozovic duo managed to pocket Raphinha.
40 minutes passed, Brazil had several half chances, but nothing really dangerous. Neymar is closely guarded, Brazil must find a way to dismantle the opponent's defense.
Croatia itself occasionally gets the chance to counterattack, but doesn't really threaten. 45 minutes up. Score 0-0 led the players to the locker room.
Second round
The match resumed at the same tempo. Brazil immediately confined the opposing team. In the 47th minute, Gvardiol almost scored an own goal for Croatia.
Brazil completely dominated, Croatia was hemmed in in the final third. The problem is, Brazil's attack pattern is still the same, there is no element of surprise. Midway through the second half, Tite had to make substitutions to change Brazil's game.
70 minutes into the game, Brazil started making dangerous attacks. Croatia is still holding on, but it's starting to look unstable, especially in the face of the individual actions of the Brazilian players.
Until the 80th minute, the two teams had yet to find a gap. Game locked in midfield. Brazil's attacks looked dangerous, but always had problems in the final pass.
Entering the final 10 minutes, the players of both teams began to look tired. The shots from the Brazilian players were still very well stopped by Livakovic. The match looks set to go into extra innings.
Extra round
Brazil closed the 90 minutes with a total of 8 shots on target, Croatia 0. Even so, the Selecao had to improve their finishing. Livakovic is still too tough.
Right in the 105th minute, Neymar finally broke the deadlock. Slick combination with Paqueta right in the penalty box. Neymar got past Livakovic and fired hard into the sky. Goal! Croatia 0-1 Brazil.
Croatia immediately increased the tempo of the attack in the second 15 minutes. Brazil slightly changed the style of play to maintain excellence. Croatian attacks were still easily repulsed.
In the 117th minute, Croatia equalized. A fast attack from the left, Orsic's pass was met by Petkovic's shot right in front of the penalty box. The ball turned slightly due to a Marquinhos tackle. Goal! Croatia 1-1 Brazil.
No additional goals. The 1-1 score closed the 120 minute duel. The match went to a penalty shootout.
Penalty shootout
Vlasic goal! Croatia 1-0 Brazil
Rodrygo missed! Croatia 1-0 Brazil
Major goals! Croatia 2-0 Brazil
Casemiro goal! Croatia 2-1 Brazil
Modric goal! Croatia 3-1 Brazil
Pedro goal! Croatia 3-2 Brazil
Orsic goal! Croatia 4-2 Brazil
Marquinhos miss! Croatia 4-2 Brazil
Croatia won the penalty shootout with a score of 4-2. Brazil eliminated, Croatia qualified for the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup.
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