Topic: FIFA World Cup 2022 Group Stage Highlights - page 25. (Read 11628 times)
I did not expect that the Brazilian national team would not reach the semifinals at least, but I assumed that if the teams went out on penalties, Croatia would be able to win, which happened, after Neymar's magnificent goal, of course, there was a feeling that the team had found its game, but Croatia's quick goal had already alerted.
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Croatian goalkeeper did not keep out the penalty by Marquinhos because the penalty kick was hit the post. What I dont understand about the penalty strategy by Brazil is that why Neymar did not take the 1st attempt. He is one of the most experienced penalty taker in the team, 1st attempt is very important and it should be taken by one of the most experienced player and players who have the best winning mentality. Was Neymar not confidence enough to take the 1st penalty kick or it is because of the decision made by the coach?
Croatian goalkeeper did not keep out the penalty by Marquinhos because the penalty kick was hit the post. What I dont understand about the penalty strategy by Brazil is that why Neymar did not take the 1st attempt. He is one of the most experienced penalty taker in the team, 1st attempt is very important and it should be taken by one of the most experienced player and players who have the best winning mentality. Was Neymar not confidence enough to take the 1st penalty kick or it is because of the decision made by the coach?
Not sure who's decision was, even though it probably was the coach who decided it.
In any case, you could see the faces of the Brazilian players taking the penalties, they were not very sure about themselves. And that doubt expressed itself in the result. Many missed their penalties.
Croatian players on the other hand seemed a bit more calm and hopeful, prepared to win, and that's exactly what they did.
Croatia beat Brazil also on penalties after the score was level in extra time and what was extraordinary was the Croatian goalkeeper keeping out two spot-kicks from Brazilians Rodrygo and Marquinhos. This means that Croatia and Argentina both qualified for the next round after winning the match on penalties and this result will bring them together in the semi-finals of the world cup this time. The Argentina vs Croatia match in the semi-finals can also be very fierce because they will definitely both try to win so they can reach the Qatar 2022 world cup final.
Croatian goalkeeper did not keep out the penalty by Marquinhos because the penalty kick was hit the post. What I dont understand about the penalty strategy by Brazil is that why Neymar did not take the 1st attempt. He is one of the most experienced penalty taker in the team, 1st attempt is very important and it should be taken by one of the most experienced player and players who have the best winning mentality. Was Neymar not confidence enough to take the 1st penalty kick or it is because of the decision made by the coach?
Croatia made a surprise and succeeded in defeating the Brazilian national team while at the same time succeeding in breaking all predictions about the world cup final, because almost all the media made predictions that Brazil would be a strong candidate for the Qatar world cup title, while in another match Argentina managed to beat the Netherlands on penalties, for the match in the semifinals between Argentina vs Croatia I don't dare to place a bet, because last night I lost big, because I'm too sure Brazil can beat Croatia.
Croatia beat Brazil also on penalties after the score was level in extra time and what was extraordinary was the Croatian goalkeeper keeping out two spot-kicks from Brazilians Rodrygo and Marquinhos. This means that Croatia and Argentina both qualified for the next round after winning the match on penalties and this result will bring them together in the semi-finals of the world cup this time. The Argentina vs Croatia match in the semi-finals can also be very fierce because they will definitely both try to win so they can reach the Qatar 2022 world cup final. The fact that Brazil, the fan favorite, is unable to defeat the strong Croatian side while having a roster full of great players, is particularly shocking. Brazil was unable to penetrate Croatia's defense in the first hour of regulation time is truly regrettable. Brazil had hopes of winning the game after Neymar scored a goal in the Extra Time round in the 105th minute, but the goal came for Brazil in the 117th minute because Bruno was able to score after Mislav.
It's just that the Brazilian national team, instead of simplifying the result, for some reason slowed down and tried to defend this result. And 1-0 is a very slippery score and any mistake in defense can lead to disastrous results, which happened in the end. The Brazilian national team spent the entire World Cup in economy mode, excluding the first half with the Korean national team and paid for it in the end. 
Croatia made a surprise and succeeded in defeating the Brazilian national team while at the same time succeeding in breaking all predictions about the world cup final, because almost all the media made predictions that Brazil would be a strong candidate for the Qatar world cup title, while in another match Argentina managed to beat the Netherlands on penalties, for the match in the semifinals between Argentina vs Croatia I don't dare to place a bet, because last night I lost big, because I'm too sure Brazil can beat Croatia.
Why you guys look down on the Croatian team at first ? A team that was in the last final in Russia with France.
Brazil is no longer the kind of team they used to be in the 90's and early 2000.
Croatia held Brazil a 1:1 draw which resulted to both teams playing penalties, while at the of the game Croatia finally won the Brazilian side.
This was a spectacular performance by the Croatian team entirely, not just only a good job by the keeper or defense.
the nightmare is when Brazil fails to score in a long match, even after so many chances, even when the hope of winning comes from a Neymar goal, it doesn't last either. and finally, in the penalty shootout, they had to concede Croatia's strength. I had thought that, when Brazil didn't win against Croatia in normal time, it would be bad for Brazil to be forced to take a penalty.Brazil is no longer the kind of team they used to be in the 90's and early 2000.
Croatia held Brazil a 1:1 draw which resulted to both teams playing penalties, while at the of the game Croatia finally won the Brazilian side.
This was a spectacular performance by the Croatian team entirely, not just only a good job by the keeper or defense.
however, it was a win for Croatia. they fought hard. and Brazil fans must have been disappointed to see their national team picking up their suitcases.
..Modric was a decisive player and was the guide for the Croatian team to victory, not to mention that he is already 37 years old and still played very well!
Modric is a very influential player for Croatia. Moreover, Croatia is more ready for the penalty kicks, they were calmer enough to get the penalty kicks. And the result, wow, outstanding, they could beat Brazil as well in the penalty kicks. They could break most people's expectations. As we know that Brazil is a favorite team to win this FWC, but Croatia is always ready, they were also the runner-up of the last FWC. Modric always made it great. I can see how sad Neymar is because of this loss, but it is what happened during the FWC, so many dramas.Those two unecessary from netherlands clearly shows how careless argentina when they are up by two goals , fortunately they still managed to win it through the penalty shoutout otherwise if they lost it they might will have years of regret.
Yeah, Argentina almost won the match without penalty until suddenly the Netherlands could make a goal in the very late minutes. This was very surprising. But, finally, Argentina could manage their players to make their best performance during the penalty kicks. Gave applause also for Argentina's goalkeeper and all players. 
Well, who would have thought that Croatia see the semifinals. I have always liked them for years but I think it is quite unexpected. They really deserved it in this game though. Brazil is still Brazil, even though they are not their real self for almost 20 years. Nevertheless, always a dangerous team and it was great for Croatia to win against them and advance to semifinals.
An interesting point is that I realized that the Croatian team was not just a single player that managed to reverse the situation, but the whole team, of course Modric was a decisive player and was the guide for the Croatian team to victory, not to mention that he is already 37 years old and still played very well!Depending on the situation, if Argentina makes some mistakes and Croatia plays with the same pace and determination as they did against Brazil, Croatia could beat Argentina! (of course this is just my opinion)
IMO Argentina should have won without penalty kicks. They were winning and lost a point because of a free kick which IMO shouldn't be given. Argentina was clearly better most of the game and finally managed to win, although it was a tough match. Not many people expected such a course of events. Messi even got a yellow card just for arguing. After a rough start in the World Cup Argentina is doing great.
Those two unecessary from netherlands clearly shows how careless argentina when they are up by two goals , fortunately they still managed to win it through the penalty shoutout otherwise if they lost it they might will have years of regret.So mich drama in this world cup edition , it was unexpected in brazil vs croatia match .
Why you guys look down on the Croatian team at first ? A team that was in the last final in Russia with France.
Brazil is no longer the kind of team they used to be in the 90's and early 2000.
Croatia held Brazil a 1:1 draw which resulted to both teams playing penalties, while at the of the game Croatia finally won the Brazilian side.
This was a spectacular performance by the Croatian team entirely, not just only a good job by the keeper or defense.
the nightmare is when Brazil fails to score in a long match, even after so many chances, even when the hope of winning comes from a Neymar goal, it doesn't last either. and finally, in the penalty shootout, they had to concede Croatia's strength. I had thought that, when Brazil didn't win against Croatia in normal time, it would be bad for Brazil to be forced to take a penalty.Brazil is no longer the kind of team they used to be in the 90's and early 2000.
Croatia held Brazil a 1:1 draw which resulted to both teams playing penalties, while at the of the game Croatia finally won the Brazilian side.
This was a spectacular performance by the Croatian team entirely, not just only a good job by the keeper or defense.
however, it was a win for Croatia. they fought hard. and Brazil fans must have been disappointed to see their national team picking up their suitcases.
in the penalty shootout round there are no more favorites, all teams have the same opportunity.
but what is really regrettable is that Brazil was unable to break through Croatia's defense in 90 minutes of normal time, had hopes of winning the match after Neymar scored a goal in the Extra Time round in the 105th minute but in the 117th minute the goal came for Brazil because of Bruno Petkovic able to score after receiving feedback from Mislav Orsic.
What should be appreciated in this match is Luca Modric, he was able to balance the midfield to make Croatia superior in Ballposition and this senior player was also able to become a leader for Croatia, he has been very influential so far in bringing Croatia to the semifinals.
Well, who would have thought that Croatia see the semifinals. I have always liked them for years but I think it is quite unexpected. They really deserved it in this game though. Brazil is still Brazil, even though they are not their real self for almost 20 years. Nevertheless, always a dangerous team and it was great for Croatia to win against them and advance to semifinals.
IMO Argentina should have won without penalty kicks. They were winning and lost a point because of a free kick which IMO shouldn't be given. Argentina was clearly better most of the game and finally managed to win, although it was a tough match. Not many people expected such a course of events. Messi even got a yellow card just for arguing. After a rough start in the World Cup Argentina is doing great.
Officially Messi and Argentina has progressed to the next stage of the world cup. Congratulations to them and good try from Netherlands. They really gave their best. They would have been eliminated during the normal 90mins play but they took the advantage of the added 10mins extra time and equalised the match.
By tomorrow we will witness England vs France which is going to be a great match with so many attendance and excitement. I see England vs France match as finals before finals.
the netherlands played well able to hold argentina to a draw until the end of the match and even extra time to the penalty shootout, argentina was luckier than brazil who was the seeded to win against croatia on penalties apparently not as lucky as argentina, actually i still don't want to see brazil come home but this is football no one it's impossible to always surprise that all teams deserve to win in this world cup, congrats to argentina By tomorrow we will witness England vs France which is going to be a great match with so many attendance and excitement. I see England vs France match as finals before finals.
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Officially Messi and Argentina has progressed to the next stage of the world cup. Congratulations to them and good try from Netherlands. They really gave their best. They would have been eliminated during the normal 90mins play but they took the advantage of the added 10mins extra time and equalised the match.
Indeed, the Netherlands team fought really hard, the match was really fierce, I could see desperation on both sides, I believe the Argentina team did imagine this match to be an easy win for them before the match began, but the Netherlands really did gave them a tough time, if the Netherlands goal keeper was as good as the Argentina goal keeper, maybe, just maybe we would have witnessed another surprise where Netherlands beats Argentina in a penalty shoot out..But the luck on Argentina's side was their goal keeper, the guy did really well at the beginning of the penalty shootout, all the same, a big congratulations to Argentina for advancing to the semi-finals, and better luck next time to the Netherlands though I really think they should congratulate themselves for the really did their best.
Argentina have broken the deadlock very early so Netherlands will need to take bigger risks. Argentina have great players Messi being in the first place to benefit from those opportunities. A 2-0 score would just end Netherlands' hopes easily.
Officially Messi and Argentina has progressed to the next stage of the world cup. Congratulations to them and good try from Netherlands. They really gave their best. They would have been eliminated during the normal 90mins play but they took the advantage of the added 10mins extra time and equalised the match.
By tomorrow we will witness England vs France which is going to be a great match with so many attendance and excitement. I see England vs France match as finals before finals.
Quite a thrilling match and certainly worth watching in this regard.By tomorrow we will witness England vs France which is going to be a great match with so many attendance and excitement. I see England vs France match as finals before finals.
Argentina is ready to face last season's finalists (Croatia) for the next round and I expect an even better game from them, especially for their problem, which is always not very good when making defensive schemes.
On the other hand I think that in this game too Di Maria gave a very good contribution even though he played in the last few minutes but his presence was felt on the pitch and the coach has to try something with this player even though he is old.
Officially Messi and Argentina has progressed to the next stage of the world cup. Congratulations to them and good try from Netherlands. They really gave their best. They would have been eliminated during the normal 90mins play but they took the advantage of the added 10mins extra time and equalised the match.
By tomorrow we will witness England vs France which is going to be a great match with so many attendance and excitement. I see England vs France match as finals before finals.
By tomorrow we will witness England vs France which is going to be a great match with so many attendance and excitement. I see England vs France match as finals before finals.
Argentina have broken the deadlock very early so Netherlands will need to take bigger risks. Argentina have great players Messi being in the first place to benefit from those opportunities. A 2-0 score would just end Netherlands' hopes easily.
Netherlands are now about to get their hope alive by scoring one goal in the game with almost 10 minutes remaining in the match, they have show some level of seriousness in the match and may turn things around just the way Croatia did and letter have hope of eliminating Argentina too. 
... Brazil and France may be going to be the finalist. But, once more, we still can't count on it.
Personally, I assume semi-finals games will be between Argentina - Brazil and Portugal - France (England chances aren't that far from France actually). So my ranking is the following for the final game:
1- Brazil and France
2- Brazil and England
3 - Brazil and Portugal
4- Argentina and one of the previous 3 nations
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Congratulations to Argentina that is qualified for the semi-finals. They did their best in the penalty kicks.
Congratulations also to Croatia, this is surprising, Brazil lost in the penalty kicks, whereas, this is the most favorite team to win.
Argentina have broken the deadlock very early so Netherlands will need to take bigger risks. Argentina have great players Messi being in the first place to benefit from those opportunities. A 2-0 score would just end Netherlands' hopes easily.
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