I honestly didn’t expect Croatia to put up a fight they way they did. I had expected this match to be somewhat of a walkover for Brazil but the Croatians have put up a good fight and held on. The Croatians, having held the Brazilians for the full time of the game and into the extra time of the game.
Neymar, having scored the only goal of the game for now, have put the Brazilian side in the lead.
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Everything has been going according to plan for Croatia until minutes ago in the first half of extra time. Am actually amazed at the performance of the Croatian team in normal time.buy I don't know how they let Neymar Jnr start this run, make these touches and carried it all the way to the goalkeepers box, beat the goalkeeper and finds the back of the net. It was just brilliant from Neymar Jnr and let alone as much as i don't want to blame the goalkeeper Livakovic, I think he went down too early. His been on top of his goalkeeping so far and his defenders di let him down in this one.
I'm awaiting England vs France tomorrow. Does anyone else feel like this is going to be 1 of the better matches of The World Cup? I was really impressed with Mbappe during the Poland vs France match and rooting on France to win The World Cup this time around.
Possibly France might get to win England tomorrow but I think that's as far as they can go. It's very unlikely they would be keeping the cup this time. Brazil remains some good contender for that. Although, they aren't showing much aggression in there game at the moment but, they are a team that awakes to challenges. 
Luis Enrique leaves spain national team after the Spaniards got kickout of the tournament with penalty shootout. It's so not good to see big nation like Spain exits the world cup at knockout stages. The same thing happened to them in Russia 2018 world cup where the host knockout them out during penalty shootout. I guessed the spell still follows them up to Qater. There's nothing wrong with the team, but they need to step forward and attack their opponents rather than gaining all the possession of the game.
That makes sense a bit, I mean after all he should have been a bit better, at least beat Morocco you know? Not saying that he should have given them the world cup, it was obvious that the best they could do was semi-finals and if they beat Morocco and then Portugal, and then lost to France or England, that would have been fine.But, losing to Morocco sealed the deal on him and that caused him to be sacked. He could say he resigned because of the bad result himself, but we all know it was like a mutual agreement, national team didn't want him to lead anymore and he realized that’s understandable request and offered his resignation because of that, if anyone insisted then he would have stayed.
105 mins Extra Time: Croatia 0-1 Brazil
Croatians are not playing well offensively, but their defense has kept them in the game so far. Their defence has been well organised and disciplined, but they have not been able to find a way through and to generate enough chances to threaten the Brazilian goal, and are now running out of time. The second half has been extremely tight, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Croatia have been very well organised defensively, but they have not had much joy going forward. If they can get a goal, it will be very difficult for Brazil.
Brazil never stopped threatening Croatia goal even though it was very difficult to dismantle the very neat defense of Croatian players. As a result, Croatia forced Brazil to play up to 120 minutes to determine the winner in this game.Croatians are not playing well offensively, but their defense has kept them in the game so far. Their defence has been well organised and disciplined, but they have not been able to find a way through and to generate enough chances to threaten the Brazilian goal, and are now running out of time. The second half has been extremely tight, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Croatia have been very well organised defensively, but they have not had much joy going forward. If they can get a goal, it will be very difficult for Brazil.
Neymar just scored the winning goal for Brazil, one goal is enough for Brazil to go to the semi-finals. The game still has 8 minutes left, the only thing Brazil has to do is to advance to the semi-finals by only maintaining victory until the game ends.
105 mins Extra Time: Croatia 0-1 Brazil
Croatians are not playing well offensively, but their defense has kept them in the game so far. Their defence has been well organised and disciplined, but they have not been able to find a way through and to generate enough chances to threaten the Brazilian goal, and are now running out of time. The second half has been extremely tight, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Croatia have been very well organised defensively, but they have not had much joy going forward. If they can get a goal, it will be very difficult for Brazil.
Brazil never stopped threatening Croatia goal even though it was very difficult to dismantle the very neat defense of Croatian players. As a result, Croatia forced Brazil to play up to 120 minutes to determine the winner in this game.Croatians are not playing well offensively, but their defense has kept them in the game so far. Their defence has been well organised and disciplined, but they have not been able to find a way through and to generate enough chances to threaten the Brazilian goal, and are now running out of time. The second half has been extremely tight, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Croatia have been very well organised defensively, but they have not had much joy going forward. If they can get a goal, it will be very difficult for Brazil.
Neymar just scored the winning goal for Brazil, one goal is enough for Brazil to go to the semi-finals. The game still has 8 minutes left, the only thing Brazil has to do is to advance to the semi-finals by only maintaining victory until the game ends.
I'm awaiting England vs France tomorrow. Does anyone else feel like this is going to be 1 of the better matches of The World Cup? I was really impressed with Mbappe during the Poland vs France match and rooting on France to win The World Cup this time around.
England vs France tomorrow, is the most interesting match to watching Sir, I'm also waiting for that match tomorrow to see Mbappe performance which unstoppable. This is also the third match in the World Cup between England vs France, with the English national team having won the previous two match 1966 and 1982, but this time it's different France have a great team.Croatia 0 vs 1 Brazil
By Neymar, congrats.
Croatia vs Brazil
Croatia has not made any shots on target while Brazil has made 9 good goal attempts and the keeper of Croatia was able to save the 9 shots, if the game ends in a goalless draw and Croatia ends up winning the game through the penalties the hero of the game will be no other player but the Croatian goal keeper Dominik Livakovic.
I hope to see more actions in the extra time added and I hope to see Brazil score a goal because they have actually done so well in this very match and their hard work ought to be rewarded with a goal to put them ahead of the game.
Let's watch out till full-time of the game.
Croatia has not made any shots on target while Brazil has made 9 good goal attempts and the keeper of Croatia was able to save the 9 shots, if the game ends in a goalless draw and Croatia ends up winning the game through the penalties the hero of the game will be no other player but the Croatian goal keeper Dominik Livakovic.
I hope to see more actions in the extra time added and I hope to see Brazil score a goal because they have actually done so well in this very match and their hard work ought to be rewarded with a goal to put them ahead of the game.
Let's watch out till full-time of the game.
Several times the Croatian goal almost conceded. but it seems croatia have luck in this match. but in the second half Brazil appear more attacking. and the tempo of their game has become a little faster. croatia's counterattack was also very fast. But still, Brazil's defense was really extraordinary in this match. and possession of the ball is still mostly controlled by Croatia. But croatia found it difficult to break through the brazil defense. the competition got really intense.
This is a predictable type of quarter final as both teams are using defense mechanisms more than attacking , both of them are trying to strike on target but other team is strong in defense . Now almost time is about to end and I think we are going to watch extra time if this match if any team couldn't score any goal.Now that the match has entered extra time, Brazil is still trying to find gaps to penetrate the Croatian defense, but the opponent is still building a solid defense to maintain the score.
Finally, Brazil wait paid off, Neymar managed to score a goal in the 105th minute which made Brazil 1-0 up.
105 mins Extra Time: Croatia 0-1 Brazil
Croatians are not playing well offensively, but their defense has kept them in the game so far. Their defence has been well organised and disciplined, but they have not been able to find a way through and to generate enough chances to threaten the Brazilian goal, and are now running out of time. The second half has been extremely tight, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Croatia have been very well organised defensively, but they have not had much joy going forward. If they can get a goal, it will be very difficult for Brazil.
Croatians are not playing well offensively, but their defense has kept them in the game so far. Their defence has been well organised and disciplined, but they have not been able to find a way through and to generate enough chances to threaten the Brazilian goal, and are now running out of time. The second half has been extremely tight, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Croatia have been very well organised defensively, but they have not had much joy going forward. If they can get a goal, it will be very difficult for Brazil.
I'm awaiting England vs France tomorrow. Does anyone else feel like this is going to be 1 of the better matches of The World Cup? I was really impressed with Mbappe during the Poland vs France match and rooting on France to win The World Cup this time around.
England vs France tomorrow, is the most interesting match to watching Sir, I'm also waiting for that match tomorrow to see Mbappe performance which unstoppable. This is also the third match in the World Cup between England vs France, with the English national team having won the previous two match 1966 and 1982, but this time it's different France have a great team.Croatia 0 vs 1 Brazil
By Neymar, congrats.
Few minutes left for this match - no goals yet.
The match will be decided on the penalty shoot out - CRO will surely win - their goalkeeper is in full form
The match will be decided on the penalty shoot out - CRO will surely win - their goalkeeper is in full form
The Croatian goalkeeper has performed admirably and has not allowed the Brazilians to score a goal, with so much pressure on them so far. If the game goes to penalties, Croatia may be able to claim victory today. But I expect some adjustments in the game in the extra time, if any at all today. I hope the winner is determined before the penalty shootout.
the competition got really intense.
Exactly, which is also fun at the same time because this is 1/8 finals and any one sided match is pretty lame for world cup. Imagine having to go through the extra time just to win or penalty shootout instead of scoring 5-6 goals on a one sided game. Anyway, I bet on clean sheet on 35th minutes for Croatia because I thought this will be a stalemate between these two
Anthony made a disappointing hit on the corner - near the end of the game. The time is about to end. And no goal yet.
I do not agree that the match is boring between Brazil and Croatia. Brazil has so many attempts to goal, but Croatia denied them all the time. The match was a high voltage one and Brazil had attack after attack on the Croatian goal, but didn't find one.
The full time did not bring any goal but still i enjoyed the game. Extra time is in progress, and it seems that eiter Brazil may make a decisive goal or this match may go into the Plenty kicks.
Just for the information, both teams have good plenty records and it will be anyone's game if we see the match goes that further.
Few minutes left for this match - no goals yet.
The match will be decided on the penalty shoot out - CRO will surely win - their goalkeeper is in full form
The match will be decided on the penalty shoot out - CRO will surely win - their goalkeeper is in full form
The Croatian goalkeeper has performed admirably and has not allowed the Brazilians to score a goal, with so much pressure on them so far. If the game goes to penalties, Croatia may be able to claim victory today. But I expect some adjustments in the game in the extra time, if any at all today. I hope the winner is determined before the penalty shootout.
But seems like both the teams are trying hard nothing is working yet.
Brazil's midfield support has not been maximized for 45 minutes, unlike Croatia. Brozovic and Modric performed quite well in the first half. Croatia's only good chance was through Juranovic's action from the left sector of Brazil's defense which Perisic failed to take advantage of.
Brazil's chances to score goals are still there, maybe in the second half.
A very careful match because the slightest mistake would be fatal for them.
I am pleased with Croatia's performance thus far. Despite their strong defense, they are giving Brazil far too many opportunities. If caution is not exercised, Brazil will score a goal in the second half from the opportunities. Croatia played really well in the opening stages. We should anticipate more effort from their end.Brazil's chances to score goals are still there, maybe in the second half.
A very careful match because the slightest mistake would be fatal for them.
89 minutes have passed, the player who stood out the most in this game was the Croatian goalkeeper, Livacovic. Almost all of Brazil's chances were saved by the 27-year-old goalkeeper of Dinamo Zagreb.
Livacovic's first half thwarted several opportunities for Neymar and Vinicius. In the second half the action continued to save Croatia's goal.
So many Brazilian fans in the stadium - the match will end with penalty shootout for sure
Few minutes left for this match - no goals yet.
The match will be decided on the penalty shoot out - CRO will surely win - their goalkeeper is in full form
The match will be decided on the penalty shoot out - CRO will surely win - their goalkeeper is in full form
The Croatian goalkeeper has performed admirably and has not allowed the Brazilians to score a goal, with so much pressure on them so far. If the game goes to penalties, Croatia may be able to claim victory today. But I expect some adjustments in the game in the extra time, if any at all today. I hope the winner is determined before the penalty shootout.
Brazil's midfield support has not been maximized for 45 minutes, unlike Croatia. Brozovic and Modric performed quite well in the first half. Croatia's only good chance was through Juranovic's action from the left sector of Brazil's defense which Perisic failed to take advantage of.
Brazil's chances to score goals are still there, maybe in the second half.
A very careful match because the slightest mistake would be fatal for them.
I am pleased with Croatia's performance thus far. Despite their strong defense, they are giving Brazil far too many opportunities. If caution is not exercised, Brazil will score a goal in the second half from the opportunities. Croatia played really well in the opening stages. We should anticipate more effort from their end.Brazil's chances to score goals are still there, maybe in the second half.
A very careful match because the slightest mistake would be fatal for them.
89 minutes have passed, the player who stood out the most in this game was the Croatian goalkeeper, Livacovic. Almost all of Brazil's chances were saved by the 27-year-old goalkeeper of Dinamo Zagreb.
Livacovic's first half thwarted several opportunities for Neymar and Vinicius. In the second half the action continued to save Croatia's goal.
So many Brazilian fans in the stadium - the match will end with penalty shootout for sure
Livakovic is a nightmare for Brazil, Brazil repeatedly gets golden opportunities and at the same time Livakovic manages to counter the opportunities created by Brazil. If the Croatia goalkeeper wasn't at his best then I think Brazil would have been ahead by at least 2 goals. The Brazilian was completely frustrated by the 27 year old goalkeeper. Entering the extra round, Brazil was still trying to find a way to beat the Croatian goalkeeper.
If this match ends in a penalty shootout, Croatia will have the upper hand because of their goalkeeper.
If this match ends in a penalty shootout, Croatia will have the upper hand because of their goalkeeper.
Brazil's midfield support has not been maximized for 45 minutes, unlike Croatia. Brozovic and Modric performed quite well in the first half. Croatia's only good chance was through Juranovic's action from the left sector of Brazil's defense which Perisic failed to take advantage of.
Brazil's chances to score goals are still there, maybe in the second half.
A very careful match because the slightest mistake would be fatal for them.
I am pleased with Croatia's performance thus far. Despite their strong defense, they are giving Brazil far too many opportunities. If caution is not exercised, Brazil will score a goal in the second half from the opportunities. Croatia played really well in the opening stages. We should anticipate more effort from their end.Brazil's chances to score goals are still there, maybe in the second half.
A very careful match because the slightest mistake would be fatal for them.
89 minutes have passed, the player who stood out the most in this game was the Croatian goalkeeper, Livacovic. Almost all of Brazil's chances were saved by the 27-year-old goalkeeper of Dinamo Zagreb.
Livacovic's first half thwarted several opportunities for Neymar and Vinicius. In the second half the action continued to save Croatia's goal.
Several times the Croatian goal almost conceded. but it seems croatia have luck in this match. but in the second half Brazil appear more attacking. and the tempo of their game has become a little faster. croatia's counterattack was also very fast. But still, Brazil's defense was really extraordinary in this match. and possession of the ball is still mostly controlled by Croatia. But croatia found it difficult to break through the brazil defense. the competition got really intense.
Livankovic is quite good, he is able to save kicks from opponents and is always in his right position, I think the dominance of possession still remains with Brazil, it's just that it is quite strong as well as this Croatian defense looks like it will end in a draw from the normal time of 90 minutes.Croatia can only rely on fast attacks but their striker position is not so much up front so the ball is thrown back into the middle of the field and Brazil still continues to put pressure on Croatia. It was quite tense in the final minutes.
Maybe there will be an extension of time it seems.
the competition got really intense.
Exactly, which is also fun at the same time because this is 1/8 finals and any one sided match is pretty lame for world cup. Imagine having to go through the extra time just to win or penalty shootout instead of scoring 5-6 goals on a one sided game. Anyway, I bet on clean sheet on 35th minutes for Croatia because I thought this will be a stalemate between these two
Anthony made a disappointing hit on the corner - near the end of the game. The time is about to end. And no goal yet.
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