Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals
2 years ago

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title. Modric converted one of the penalties as Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. ”And that’s the recipe for success.” Five of Croatia’s last six matches at World Cups have gone to extra time, including its penalty shootout win over Japan in the round of 16 in Qatar. Brazil was trying to defeat a European opponent in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time since the 2002 final against Germany, when the team won for the last time. We have to lift our heads and try to move on.” TITE’S DEPARTURE It was Brazil’s last match under Tite, who had said before the World Cup began that he was not going to stay with the national team.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Croatia stages comeback to draw against Portugal, qualifies for knockouts
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Croatia stages comeback to draw against Portugal, qualifies for knockouts

The Hindu  

Josko Gvardiol scored his first international goal in two years to rescue a point for Croatia in its 1-1 Nations League A Group 1 draw with Portugal in Split on Monday as both teams advance to March’s quarterfinals. The visitor led thanks to a superb finish from Joao Felix, who expertly controlled Vitinha’s perfect pass into his path and lashed …

Italy pass their test of nerve but Croatia left to rue late goals – and subbing Luka Modric
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Italy pass their test of nerve but Croatia left to rue late goals – and subbing Luka Modric

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Italy, the Euro 2020 winners but the team who failed to qualify …

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16

The Hindu  

Luka Modric’s 55th minute seemed to send Croatia into the next round but Mattia Zaccagni’s late equaliser ensured defending champions Italy will play Switzerland in the round of 16 Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were …

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Defending champion Italy needs to avoid defeat against neighboring Croatia in their final group game to ensure progress at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy has three points after beating Albania 2-1 in its opening game before losing 1-0 to Spain, which is already assured of winning the group. …

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024

China Daily  

BERLIN -- Spain ensured a perfect start into Euro 2024 after easing past Croatia with three goals in 45 minutes while Italy came from behind to edge Albania 2-1 in Group B on Saturday. The three first-half goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Daniel Carvajal allowed the Spaniards to start their Euro 2024 campaign with a bang in Group …

Croatia beats Tunisia on penalties, faces Egypt in four-nation FIFA series final
9 months ago

Croatia beats Tunisia on penalties, faces Egypt in four-nation FIFA series final

The Hindu  

World Cup semifinalist Croatia needed a penalty shootout to beat Tunisia following a 0-0 draw in a friendly on Saturday. Keeper Ivica Ivusic, who replaced Dominik Livakovic in the second half, came to Croatia’s rescue with three penalty saves as his side prevailed 5-4 after the game went to a shootout. READ | Endrick scores maiden international goal, gives Brazil …

Brazil thrashes Bolivia 5-1 in Neymar’s historic appearance
1 year, 3 months ago

Brazil thrashes Bolivia 5-1 in Neymar’s historic appearance

The Hindu  

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in its 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday, with Neymar surpassing the late great Pele as the country’s top scorer. The 31-year-old Neymar, who recently joined Saudi side Al-Hilal, bounced back after missing a penalty in the first half, scoring two goals in the 61st and 93rd minutes …

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Croatia were beaten in heartbreaking fashion by Spain in the UEFA Nations League final at De Juip in Rotterdam, falling in the penalty shootout after a spirited performance during regulation play. Luka Modric has been Croatia’s best player and talisman for much of his career Following the decisive penalty by Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal, his club teammate and Croatia’s …

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title

The Hindu  

Dani Carvajal scored a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian …

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Al Rayyan: Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. Mislav Orsic scored the decisive goal shortly before halftime at Khalifa International Stadium to ensure Modric finished on a winning note, if this does turn out to be his last World Cup match. After becoming the first African …

Croatia are branded 'EMBARRASSING' by fans for their wild reaction to finishing third at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia are branded 'EMBARRASSING' by fans for their wild reaction to finishing third at World Cup

Daily Mail  

Fans have ridiculed the Croatia team on social media for their wild celebrations Croatia were also presented with bronze medals for their efforts in Qatar Players and staff sprinted onto the pitch immediately after full-time whistle Fans have taken to social media to ridicule Croatia for celebrating a third-place finish at this year's World Cup in Qatar. Croatia beat Morocco …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup

The Hindu  

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top-three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Mislav Orsic curled in a brilliant goal in the 42nd minute to give Croatia a 2-1 lead over Morocco at halftime in an open and entertaining World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Starting line-ups Croatia …

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup knockouts can be cruel games. Here are three key battles expected in the match: Sofiane Boufal vs Luka Modric Sofiane Boufal has been one of Morocco’s architects of attacking along the flanks, be it the darting runs along the left, or dribbling past defenders. Croatia’s Luka Modric, left, and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal challenge for the ball …

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW To some, it’s little more than a meaningless exhibition match. To others, it’s a chance to become “immortal.” Third place play-off schedule Date Match Time Venue Third place play-off December 17 Croatia vs Morocco 8:30pm IST Khalifa international stadium The third-place playoff at the World Cup can be a confusing concept. “You are so disappointed, you’ve just lost a …

Croatia beat Morocco to finish third in Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia beat Morocco to finish third in Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Goals by Gvardiol and Orsic give Croatia 2-1 victory over Morocco, who had equalised with Dari at Khalifa International Stadium. Croatia have eased past Morocco 2-1 to claim third place in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. But action at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium settled after 10 frantic opening minutes into an entertaining, if less frenetic, match-up as both teams …

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Great goals and Modric’s World Cup last dance
2 years ago

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Great goals and Modric’s World Cup last dance

New York Times  

Croatia won the third-place play-off game against Morocco in a game which featured some world-class goals. OH MY 😳 Mislav Oršić with a beauty to put Croatia up just before the half 🎯 pic.twitter.com/OtquwmKsfr — FOX Soccer December 17, 2022 And then followed penalty shouts, emotional players, terrible VAR calls, players fuming at the referee and near-last-minute equalisers — almost …

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the …

FIFA World Cup dreams shattered, Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for third place play-off
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup dreams shattered, Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for third place play-off

The Hindu  

As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semi-finals defeats, the two teams will welcome the prospect of potentially leaving Qatar on a high when they square up in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Beating two world class teams in Argentina and France to reach the final proved to be a step too far for Croatia …

Croatia vs. Morocco at World Cup is about money, not prestige
2 years ago

Croatia vs. Morocco at World Cup is about money, not prestige

LA Times  

Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui kicks the ball during a World Cup semifinal loss to France on Wednesday. Saturday’s World Cup consolation final will match teams that have already met in this tournament, Croatia and Morocco having played to a scoreless draw in their group-play opener. “All of those squad players have made a great contribution and haven’t played many minutes.” Soccer …

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory
2 years ago

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory

News 18  

Lionel Messi-led Argentina stunned Croatia in FIFA World Cup semi-final to the extent that even Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic could not help but marvel the performance of Lionel Messi. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot After Argentina sealed the game and …

Messi magic sends Argentina through to World Cup final in Qatar
2 years ago

Messi magic sends Argentina through to World Cup final in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Lusail, Qatar – Even before the players stepped onto the field for their pre-match warm-up, the seats were full. Messi did not see a lot of the ball because of the way Croatia started,” said Cristian Rolero, an Argentinian who travelled from Miami to see his hero in action. Confident Croatia Croatia were in a confident mood looking to reach …

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
2 years ago

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi bent over, clutched his left hamstring and appeared to grimace, immediately spreading panic through the soccer world but especially among all Argentines. We’re going to the final, which is what we wanted.” It will be Messi’s second World Cup final — Argentina lost the other one to Germany in 2014 — in what might be …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez goals fire Argentina past Croatia to reach final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez goals fire Argentina past Croatia to reach final

Firstpost  

Argentina produced their best display of the tournament to ensure they will meet the winner’s of Wednesday’s semi-final clash between holders France and Morocco in Sunday’s final. Doha: An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years. FIFA …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez shine as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 6th final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez shine as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 6th final

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to help Argentina become the first team to reach the finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez registered the game’s first shot on target after 25 minutes, taking a pop from outside the box, which was ably saved by Dominik Livakovic in goal. Alvarez scores Argentina's second …

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals
2 years ago

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina will be a show of ‘strength of character’ by his players. Croatia, the runner-up of the 2018 World Cup, will take on two-time champion Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night with an eye on becoming the first finalist at the Qatar World Cup. They are highly …

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup

The Independent  

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Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia
2 years ago

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

The Hindu  

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit. In the second semifinal on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the last four of a World Cup. "At back-to-back World Cups …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Captain Luka Modric is ‘very focused on Croatia’ as his team takes on Argentina in first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday night. “For now, I am at the World Cup and very focused on Croatia,” Modric is quoted as saying by Diario AS. At 37, Modric has been the driving force behind Vatreni’s progression to the …

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Messi scores one and sets up two as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup 2022 final. Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to claim a place in the World Cup final on Sunday. Ivan Perisic failed to catch Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez off the line, the counter was sprung, the players hurtled down the …

Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia coach says Argentina under greater pressure at World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Coach Zlatko Dalic said skill and ‘strength of character’ had brought his team to the semifinal against Argentina. Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has insisted that Argentina are under greater pressure than his team heading into their World Cup semifinal clash in Qatar and spoke of his team’s “strength of character” as key to their advance through the tournament. Dalic …

Argentina vs Croatia: What the data tells us about today’s World Cup semi-final
2 years ago

Argentina vs Croatia: What the data tells us about today’s World Cup semi-final

New York Times  

Happy World Cup semi-final day! Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is two games away from hugely increasing his chances of being remembered as the greatest of all time, with Argentina one win from contesting two of the past three World Cup finals. Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina have built impressive momentum at the World Cup since their first group match ended in a shock …

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina
2 years ago

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Croatia’s entry into the final of the 2018 World Cup was considered by many to be a miraculous one, considering how unheralded the side was coming into the tournament in Russia. Croatia’s Run-Up to Semifinal GROUP STAGE Croatia vs Morocco: 0-0 Croatia vs Canada: 4-1 Croatia vs Belgium: 0-0 Round of 16 Croatia vs Japan: 1-1 Quarterfinal Croatia vs Brazil: …

Argentina and Messi’s World Cup quest come up against Modric’s resolute Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

Argentina and Messi’s World Cup quest come up against Modric’s resolute Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Luka Modric would again be adversaries; both have waged a war for eternity – the engine of Barcelona and Real Madrid in one of football’s greatest club rivalries. Now, they face off in another bitter battle at the grand settings of the Lusail Stadium, the hopes of their nations to make it to yet another World Cup …

Brazil’s best shooters should have taken penalties first: Klinsmann
2 years ago

Brazil’s best shooters should have taken penalties first: Klinsmann

The Hindu  

Brazil’s quarterfinal defeat on penalties came as a huge shock after the tournament favourite was knocked out by Croatia but the South American side lost because its best shooters did not step up first in the shootout, Jurgen Klinsmann said on Monday. We tried to discuss the difference between the drama from the Brazil game compared to the Argentina vs …

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role
2 years ago

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role

News 18  

Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot With the ball, Croatia have their own diminutive veteran maestro in 37-year-old Luka …

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia
2 years ago

Messi will not be man-marked in semifinal: Croatia

The Hindu  

Croatia will not attempt to stop Argentina superstar Lionel Messi by man-marking him but instead will focus on immobilising the entire team in their World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, they said. “We don’t have a specific plan yet for stopping Messi and usually we don’t concentrate on stopping one player but the entire team,” striker Bruno Petkovic told a news …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal Line-up: Teams, Schedule And Their Journey to The Last-four
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal Line-up: Teams, Schedule And Their Journey to The Last-four

News 18  

And then there were four. Argentina’s Road to the Semis Group Stage Lost to Saudi Arabia 1-2 Beat Mexico 2-0 Beat Poland 2-0 Round-of-16 Beat Australia 2-1 Quarterfinal Beat Netherlands 4-3 On the other hand, Croatia have again produced an impressive campaign after finishing runners-up last time around. Croatia’s Road to the Semis Group Stage Drew With Morocco 0-0 Beat …

Neymar says ‘psychologically destroyed’ by Croatia World Cup loss
2 years ago

Neymar says ‘psychologically destroyed’ by Croatia World Cup loss

Al Jazeera  

‘I am psychologically destroyed,’ the Brazilian forward wrote on his Instagram account, which has received 18.8m likes. Brazil’s Neymar said his team’s elimination from the 2022 World Cup following a devastating penalty shootout loss to Croatia has “psychologically destroyed” him. “I am psychologically destroyed,” Neymar said in an Instagram post on Saturday. But in response to Neymar’s emotional Instagram post …

FIFA World Cup: Tite bows out as Brazil coach after 'painful' exit on penalties
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Tite bows out as Brazil coach after 'painful' exit on penalties

Firstpost  

The Brazilian Football Confederation has previously said it will not choose its next coach until January. Doha: Tite confirmed that it was the “end of a cycle” for him as coach of Brazil after the favourites were dumped out of the World Cup in the quarter-finals on penalties by Croatia on Friday. People who know me know that.” After a …

For Brazil fans, the ‘sadness is too much’ after World Cup exit
2 years ago

For Brazil fans, the ‘sadness is too much’ after World Cup exit

Al Jazeera  

Croatia stunned top-ranked Brazil and their legions of fans after defeating the Brazilians 4-2 on penalties in Qatar. It would be an understatement to say Brazil’s stunning defeat to Croatia on Friday at the Qatar World Cup was simply a disappointment that fans of Selecao Canarinho will get over in a few days. The five-time World Cup champions were on …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina Beat Netherlands on Penalties to Books Semi-final vs Croatia
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina Beat Netherlands on Penalties to Books Semi-final vs Croatia

News 18  

Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama. Wout Weghorst scored two dramatic late goals, the second from a remarkably inventive free-kick in the 11th minute of stoppage time, as the Netherlands fought back with seven minutes of …

Croatia wins yet another penalty shootout at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia wins yet another penalty shootout at World Cup

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — When it comes down to a penalty shootout at the World Cup, count on Croatia to make it through. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic got things started on Friday, saving the opening penalty attempt from Rodrygo. ”And that’s the recipe for success.” Livakovic had made several key saves throughout the match, but Neymar gave Brazil the lead …

FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semi-finals

Firstpost  

Croatia advance to the semi-finals, while Brazil will have to wait at least another four years before winning a record-extending sixth title. Doha: Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup Croatia battled past tournament favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Croatia substitute Bruno Petkovic’s left-footed equaliser three minutes from the end of extra time drew his side level, breaking Brazilian hearts in Doha’s Education City Stadium. Livakovic parried another Paqueta shot five minutes …

Croatia vs Brazil highlights , FIFA World Cup quarterfinal updates: Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties and advances to semis
2 years ago

Croatia vs Brazil highlights , FIFA World Cup quarterfinal updates: Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties and advances to semis

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Croatia vs Brazil World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match at the Education City Stadium. 86’ Brazil with a counter-attack but the final ball does not come as Croatia gets back possession. 56’ Brazil sub: IN- Antony OUT- Raphinha 55’ Save: Neymar finds himself in a good position inside the box after he was played a …

Oranje looks to extend 20-game unbeaten streak against Argentina; Croatia shocks Brazil
2 years ago

Oranje looks to extend 20-game unbeaten streak against Argentina; Croatia shocks Brazil

NL Times  

The Dutch men's national football team is hoping to extend their unbeaten streak under trainer Louis van Gaal with a win over Argentina in the quarterfinals on Friday evening. The Netherlands has won or drawn in 19 consecutive matches dating back to Van Gaal's appointment as the national team's manager. Oranje's match against Argentina will start at 10 p.m. local …

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Croatia has knocked tournament favourites Brazil out of the World Cup, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals after the score was even after 120 minutes. Through a tense opening half at the Education City Stadium on Friday, there was nothing to separate tournament favourites Brazil and Croatia, with both sides enjoying half chances in …

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout
2 years ago

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout

LA Times  

Brazil’s Marquinhos lies on the ground as Croatia’s player celebrate after the penalty shootout at the World Cup on Friday in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. Five of Croatia’s last six matches at World …

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